A man was being held in connection with the death of a woman who was bludgeoned with an electric scooter, Long Beach police said.
A man was arrested Monday in connection with the death of a 63-year-old woman who was bludgeoned with an electric Bird scooter, Long Beach police said.
Authorities say Rosa Hernandez of Long Beach was assaulted as she walked down the sidewalk in the 3100 block of East 64th Street. At one point during the attack, the suspect picked up the electric motorized scooter and used it as a weapon to bludgeon the woman. Authorities don’t believe the attacker and woman knew each other.The attacker was described as wearing a hooded sweatshirt and red shoes. He was found at a business within four hours of the attack and booked on suspicion of murder.
Police declined to release his name until records can confirm it. He is being held in lieu of $2-million bail.“Our hearts and thoughts go out to the victim and her family,” the company said. “We will work with local law enforcement to help with the investigation into this tragedy."A roundup of the stories shaping California.
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