A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police say he intentionally struck and killed his 89-year-old father with a vehicle during a family disturbance in Long Beach.<\/p>\n
Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded around 1:53 p.m. Saturday to the 600 block of West Wardlow Avenue following reports of a family disturbance involving an elderly man and his adult son.<\/p>\n
When officers arrived, they found the elderly man pinned underneath a vehicle in front of a residence, according to police.<\/p>\n
Officers and nearby residents worked together to try to rescue the victim. Residents provided a floor jack, which officers used to lift the vehicle high enough to pull the man out until firefighters with the Long Beach Fire Department arrived.<\/p>\n
Paramedics rendered aid, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.<\/p>\n
The victim was identified as William Porter, 89, of Long Beach.<\/p>\n
According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of the vehicle intentionally struck the elderly man, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The suspect, identified as Robert Porter, 50, also of Long Beach, remained at the scene and was later taken into custody.<\/p>\n
He was booked on suspicion of murder, and bail was set at $2 million, according to police.<\/p>\n
Long Beach homicide detectives continue to investigate the incident.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear or Kelsey Myers at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips can be submitted through L.A. Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3 Tips app, or online at lacrimestoppers.org.<\/p>\n
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