“I was broken when I heard,” Oswaks said while standing near a growing memorial of flowers, candles and Jewish symbols left at the intersection. Oswaks, who was across the street at the time, said he didn’t immediately realize it was Kessler who had been struck and learned later that his friend had been mortally wounded.
Oswaks, 69, said he saw one of the pro-Palestinian protesters - who he believes is the suspect in this case - hit someone with his megaphone. Kessler responded to the message, and this was their second protest together, he said. They had met a few weeks earlier when Oswaks posted a message on the website Nextdoor asking people to demonstrate in support of Israel with him. Bring back the games from when you were Hollywood casino. Only 2 or 3 games Ive ever heard of let alone played. Minimum bet amounts all over with no rhyme or reason. Havent been able to play for more than a few minutes at a time. Jonathan Oswaks said he went to Sunday’s protest with Kessler. Totally different games which lock up or quit mid-spin.
The Thousand Oaks resident remained conscious through testing and care at a hospital, but his condition quickly deteriorated, Young said. Deputies who arrived first found Kessler on the ground, bleeding from his mouth and head, but conscious, Fryhoff said. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said the incident was reported just after 3:20 p.m.
