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Man Runs over, Kills Elderly Father with Vehicle, Long Beach Police Say
Robert Porter faces murder charges after allegedly intentionally running over his 89-year-old father during a family dispute, with bail set at $2 million, police said.
- On Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Long Beach's Wrigley Heights neighborhood, officers found William Porter, 89, pinned under a vehicle and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Long Beach Police Department said investigators' preliminary findings show the driver intentionally struck the elderly man, though police have not disclosed what sparked the confrontation.
- Assisted by residents, officers lifted the vehicle with a floor jack to extricate the man, after which Long Beach Fire Department personnel and paramedics rendered aid at the scene.
- Authorities booked the suspect on suspicion of murder, setting bail at $2 million as Robert Porter, 50, of Long Beach remains held while homicide detectives continue the investigation.
- Authorities asked the public to call Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear or Kelsey Myers at 562-570-7244 or submit anonymous tips to L.A. Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, while CBS LA reported the arrest and police did not specify the vehicle type.
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Son arrested after running over, killing 89-year-old man in Long Beach
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police say he intentionally struck and killed his 89-year-old father with a vehicle during a family disturbance in Long Beach. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded around 1:53 p.m. Saturday to the 600 block of West Wardlow Avenue following reports of a [...]
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