Father of the to your old shot. On sunday. Indications show that it tends to be an accidental shooting that had been with his the immense tower. The mans toddle reporter shooting the real and credible threat that Police Officers face these days. Someone wearing body armor and caring a second weapon plus the assault gun had the advantage over the officers. We would never know what could have happened. Reporter lee say that they have not had a chance to talk to the individual. He remains in the hospital. Terisa estacio, kron4news catherine tonight the toddler remains in Critical Condition. At oakland childrens hospital. We first told you about the shooting through a pushyou can stay connected on breaking news. By downloading the kron four mobile app. And getting alerts straight to your phone. Catherine its free to download for devices. Grant were now learning the suspected of shooting a San Francisco Police Officer in the head. 26yearold nicholas mc wherter. Of pacifica. Died from his ow
male announcer this is the bay area news station, kron 4 news starts now. This just in to the kron 4 newsroom. Pam major breaking news tonight. Pam kron 4 has learned. Oakland police chief sean whent will be relieved of his duties tomorrow. Pam good evening im pam moore. Steve and im steve aveson. This is exclusive information we obtained from our sources. Pam chief sean whent has been in charge of the Oakland Police Department Since 2014. Kron4s kate cagle is in studio kate what do we know about why this is the name . Happening . Reporter sources tell us there will be a major command staff meeting tomorrow to announce chief sean whent will be relieved of his duties. It may be for medical reasons. Reporter sean whent became chief of 2014. Becoming oaklands fourth chief in five years. He was an 18year veteran and part of a shakeup of management in a troubled department. During his first year at the helm. Violent crime and homicides dropped. Return to reporter but this has been a rough y