KGO-TV News Crew Robbed At Gunpoint In Oakland, California

TV News Crew Robbed At Gunpoint

A California news crew was robbed at gunpoint Friday while shooting a segment during broad daylight in West Oakland.

The team from KGO-TV was ordered to the ground and had camera equipment stolen during the incident, despite being accompanied by a guard. The crew was not hurt.

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