70-year-old Filipino killed in Los Angeles, California random attack

A 70-year old Filipino in Los Angeles, California, USA was killed in a random attack by a beggar near the city's metro train station.

Citing an LA Police District report, GMA News on Saturday identified the victim as Julius Rondez, 70, a native of Pantukan, Compostela Valley in Mindanao, and worked at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power firm.

^{Photos courtesy by Rondez Family}

Police investigation showed that Rondez was on his way home from work, and was heading to the train station when he was randomly attacked by a beggar, LAPD police later identified as Gerson Carillo Torres, 22.

With no apparent reason or provocation, Torres strangled Rondez strongly and did not let go until the victim dropped with his head hitting hard on the sidewalk.

Rondez failed to get up as he sprawled on the pavement. He was unconscious when the police arrived. He was rushed to  a hospital. But he succumbed to his injury the following day.

LAPD operatives have arrested Torres, but have not released details as to the possible motive for the attack. An LA court has recommended $2 million bail bond for suspect's temporary freedom.

Rondez is survived by his three children and five grandchildren. The Rondez family said their father had worked for three decades at the LA water and power firm. He was long past the retirement age, but decided to remain working to help his family back home. —LBG, GMA News