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Long Beach man arrested after allegedly killing father with car

A shocking family tragedy unfolds as police detain a son accused of killing his elderly father. What led to this brutal act in a quiet neighborhood?

The image shows an old black and white photo of a group of men sitting in an old car, wearing caps,...
The image shows an old black and white photo of a group of men sitting in an old car, wearing caps, with a building in the background. The men appear to be in a state of distress, likely due to the fact that they are in the midst of a car accident.

Long Beach man arrested after allegedly killing father with car

A 50-year-old man in Long Beach has been arrested after allegedly killing his 89-year-old father with a car. The incident took place on Saturday in the city's Wrigley Heights neighbourhood. Police confirmed the victim died at the scene.

The suspect, identified as Robert Porter, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder. Officers found the elderly victim, William Porter, pinned beneath a vehicle. He was pronounced dead shortly after.

Robert Porter, the victim's son, remains in custody. His bail has been set at $2 million while the investigation continues.

No further public statements or media updates have been released in the past 24 hours regarding the case.

The case remains under investigation by Long Beach authorities. The suspect faces murder charges in connection with his father's death. Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.

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