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Six people were shot Wednesday evening, two of them fatally, in a shootout between the staff at an East Oakland pawn shop and five armed suspects attempting to rob the place, according to police. The incident took place around 7:45 pm Wednesday inside Eddy Oakland Cash 4 Gold on the 7100 block of International Boulevard. According to Oakland police, two employees pressed a silent alarm button when five armed suspects stormed the shop.

Bryan Keith Hall, 48, stood silently while his public defender entered the plea before Alameda County Superior Court Judge Michael T. Risher. Shackled and appearing in green-and-white striped jail attire, Hall said only "yes," and "I do," when asked whether he wanted to waive his right to a preliminary hearing in the coming coming weeks, and whether he understood he had that right.

This incident highlights the dangers of parental abduction, where custody disputes can escalate into serious criminal actions that endanger the lives of children.

Solomon admitted in court to embezzling hundreds of thousands from the nonprofit, including $50,000 from famous philanthropists Steph and Ayesha Curry.