A 69-year-old man from Southern California, Kerry Sheron, died after being assaulted outside his home in Escondido, north of San Diego. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and Sheron succumbed to his injuries on Sunday night, according to the local police department. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, was arrested last week and faces charges including attempted murder and elder abuse. He is currently being held without bail and pleaded not guilty during his arraignment. The police have described Sheron's injuries as significant, and a bystander who intervened was also injured. The motive for the assault remains unclear, and the medical examiner has not yet released the cause of death. Sheron was known in his community for his patriotic decorations and was an Army veteran.
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California man dies following assault outside his home
Kerry Sheron, a 69-year-old man from Escondido, California, died after being assaulted outside his home. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. The motive for the assault is still under investigation.
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