Suspect identified and arrested in Temple City ATM assault incident. #LASD
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Temple Station detectives have made an arrest in the assault of a man at an ATM machine in Temple City that occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at approximately 7:00p.m.
The victim, a male Hispanic 79 years-old, was standing on the sidewalk in the 9500 block of Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, attempting to use an ATM machine. A male white adult approached the victim and began screaming at him for no reason, and without provocation. The suspect then pushed the victim, causing him to fall into the street. The victim lost consciousness when he struck his head.
A witness reported the victim was pushed to the ground in the street by the suspect. The suspect then began to assault the victim by punching and kicking him. There was no known motive for the assault.
The suspect fled on foot prior to the deputies arriving.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
While working several investigative leads, detectives were able to positively identify the suspect. A search and arrest warrant was written and served at the suspect’s residence in Temple City today, Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Suspect Eric Clayton Khun (pictured), male White 25 years-old, was arrested at his residence and additional evidence linking him to the assault was recovered.
The investigation is still ongoing.
There is no further information at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Temple Station Detectives at (626) 285-7171. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Media inquiries should be directed to the on-duty Watch Commander at (626) 285-7171.
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Sherif Morsi, Sergeant
Temple Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
8838 Las Tunas Drive
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-7171
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