Las Vegas Sun

May 3, 2024

Police: Las Vegas man arrested in beating death of elderly father

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Oris Jones, 67, is being held at the Clark County Detention Center on one count of murder.

A man beat his elderly father to death following an argument early today in southeast Las Vegas, according to Metro Police.

Oris Jones, 67, was being held at the Clark County Detention Center on one count of murder, police said.

Police were notified of the domestic dispute about 12:30 a.m., police said.

As officers were on the way to the 4800 block of Van Carol Drive, the suspect called 911 to say his father was on the way to Spring Valley Hospital, where he died, police said.

The elderly victim, who suffered injuries to his chest and face, will be identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Police did not provide additional details, including the elderly man’s age.