OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) A man is facing a homicide charge following the death Thursday of an elderly Asian man, Alameda County prosecutors said Thursday.
Teaunte Bailey, 26, allegedly pushed Pak Ho to the pavement and robbed him Tuesday morning in the Adams Point neighborhood of Oakland. Ho, 75, fell and suffered a head injury and brain damage, according to prosecutors.
Ho was on a regular morning walk, prosecutors said.
Bailey is also facing first degree robbery and assault charges. Bailey last month allegedly broke into an apartment where a 72-year-old man was living. Bailey allegedly shoved the man, took his phone, and stole other items.
An Oakland woman is sending an important message after a horrifying daytime attack and robbery in West Oakland that was caught on camera on Lunar New Year.
Police scoured the neighborhood Tuesday afternoon as they looked for clues. Hours later, Oakland Police announced an arrest in the case.
Those who know the victim tell ABC7 News it doesn t look like he is going to make it.
The man was walking as he normally does with his cane when witnesses described seeing an older, possibly brown truck with two people inside. At least one person was then involved in pushing the victim s cane away, shoving him to the ground, and taking his wallet and phone.