California News Crew Robbed, Guard Shot; Suspect Arrested

California News Crew Robbed, Guard Shot; Suspect Arrested
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Authorities arrested a man suspected of shooting the security guard of a news crew that was robbed while covering the Oakland teachers strike, according to a statement by the CBS affiliate.

KPIX said a reporter and a photographer were gathering interviews on Feb. 24 about the strike at the Oakland Library when a car pulled up and the driver pulled a gun, demanding their camera. The crew surrendered the equipment and began walking away.