A homicide investigation is underway in Garden Grove where a homeless man allegedly killed an 89-year-old man Wednesday.
Officers were responding to a burglary in progress when they found the suspect, 26-year-old Mario Brancato, being held down on the ground by several people who lived in the area, officials said.
The victim, 89-year-old Chuong Pham, was found unresponsive in a nearby home. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed Brancato had assaulted Pham. Further details on the assault were not released. Brancato has been booked intoAnyone with information is asked to contact Detective Rogers at 714 741-5413 or Garden Grove Police Department Investigations at 714-741-5800.
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