Thomas Caleb Butler Charged in Escondido Attack That Left 1 Man Critical

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 21

Escondido police charged 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler with attempted murder after an elderly man was critically injured and a good Samaritan was also hurt in Wednesday’s attack.
Officers responded around 2:15 p.m. near East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street, found the elderly victim with significant injuries, and arrested Butler about a half-mile away after he fled on foot.
Public records show Butler lives around the corner from the victim, whose name was not released; the property is owned by a 69-year-old man.
The assault happened outside a home known locally as the “Trump House” for its large American-flag and pro-Trump displays, a backdrop that had drawn neighborhood complaints for years.
Police have asked anyone with information to reference case No. 26004339 as investigators continue to sort out the circumstances and possible motive.

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