Crime & Safety
Update: Suspect Arrested In Latest Oakland Attack On Elderly Asian Man Identified
A police source has identified the suspect as 39-year-old John Lawrence, who was arrested Wednesday night for elder abuse.
By CBS San Francisco Staff:
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — A suspect in yet another unprovoked attack on an elderly Asian man in Oakland has been arrested and identified by a police source, authorities said Thursday.
The incident happened Tuesday at around 8:30 a.m. on the 400 block of 7th St. near Broadway.
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A police source told KPIX 5 when the 76-year-old victim was approached by a stranger, he said “Good morning” to the man who replied, “You better calm down.”
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