Police are investigating the death of a Jewish man who fell backward and hit his head during an altercation between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters, as tensions over the war in Gaza reach fever pitch in America.
An autopsy found the 69-year-old man, Paul Kessler, died of blunt-force trauma a day after the fall at the protest in California on Sunday. His death is now being treated as a homicide.
Separate pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations occurred simultaneously on Sunday in the city of Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles (65 km) west of Los Angeles, the sheriff’s office said.
Kessler was involved in a physical altercation between counter-protesters, the sheriff’s office said, citing witness accounts. It did not specify which side instigated the altercation.
“During the altercation, Kessler fell backward and struck his head on the ground. Kessler was transported to an area hospital for advanced medical treatment. On November 6, 2023, Kessler succumbed to his injuries,” the statement said.
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