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Septuagenarian Sikh Man Beaten by Golf Club in North Hollywood, Slips Into Coma | Here's What Happened
Suspect Bo Richard Vitagliano, with a history of weapons and assault charges, was arrested and charged after attacking Harpal Singh over a property dispute, LAPD said.
- On August 4, 70-year-old Harpal Singh was violently attacked near the Sikh Gurdwara in North Hollywood with a golf club and remains in critical condition.
- The assault followed a property dispute involving the victim, and police do not currently classify the attack as a hate crime against Singh's Sikh identity.
- Richard Vitagliano, a 44-year-old man experiencing homelessness with a lengthy history of drug, assault, and weapons offenses, was taken into custody the night of August 4 near Lankershim and Arminta Streets and charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
- Vitagliano remains held at Van Nuys jail on $1.115 million bail while local authorities have increased patrols and community engagement to address safety concerns around the gurdwara.
- The Sikh Coalition and victim's family question the decision to exclude hate crime charges, urging a thorough investigation and ensuring justice and safety for the Sikh community.
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Suspect Charged in Attack on Sikh Man in North Hollywood
A homeless man was charged Wednesday with attempted murder and other counts stemming from the beating of a 70-year-old Sikh man with a golf club during an argument in North Hollywood. Bo Richard Vitagliano, 44, was arrested Monday night in connection with the assault that occurred Aug. 4 in the 7500 block of Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. Vitagliano was charged Wednesday w…
Elderly Sikh Man Beaten Bloody with Golf Club on L.A. Street — and Community Wants It Investigated as Hate Crime
Harpal Singh was taking his daily walk near the Sikh Gurdwara in L.A. when he was violently attacked on Aug. 4KTLA 5/Youtube Suspect Richard VitaglianoNEED TO KNOWHarpal Singh was taking his daily walk when he was allegedly attacked by a man on a bike who was wielding a golf club, say policePolice arrested a 44-year-old homeless man with an "extensive" criminal record, the LAPD Chief saidThe Sikh community is upset that the LAPD does not conside…
Homeless Man Arrested For Beating Sikh Man in North Hollywood
YouTube @ KTLA 5 A homeless man is behind bars on suspicion of brutally attacking an elderly Sikh man in North Hollywood. Police announced the arrest on Tuesday. The attack happened on August 4th, outside of a Seven-Eleven store. The victim, a 70-year-old man, was brutally attacked with a golf club for no apparent reason. Police say the suspect has a long criminal history.
Septuagenarian Sikh man beaten by golf club in North Hollywood, slips into coma | Here's what happened
A 70-year-old Sikh man remains in critical condition after a violent assault in North Hollywood. Harpal Singh has undergone multiple surgeries and is in a medically induced coma. The Sikh community is calling for increased police protection.
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