'A real horrible way for you to leave us': Police probe alleged murder of Perth man
A West Australian man is behind bars tonight accused of murdering a 69-year-old man he knew in Perth's north.
It's unclear what sparked the alleged assault inside a state housing property in Padbury.
Officers responded to reports of an altercation just after 6.20pm (8.20pm AEST), finding the 69-year-old with life-threatening injuries.
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A West Australian man is behind bars tonight accused of murdering a 69-year-old in the Perth suburb of Padbury. 9News
He was given first aid and rushed to Royal Perth Hospital but couldn't be saved.
A 39-year-old man from Geraldton - about four hours north - was arrested at the scene.
Homicide detectives and forensic officers spent the day inside the home gathering evidence, including a mobile phone.
Neighbours said they regularly heard a couple yelling at the house and were frequently called to the property.
"I came home because my wife called me because the police knocked on the door, saying that something's happened down the road," neighbour Jamie Tonus said.
"... [It's] really shocking, because, like I said earlier, young families everywhere, people our age, all pretty nice people, and I didn't think something like that would happen on this street."
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It's unclear what sparked the alleged assault inside a state housing property in Padbury. 9News
A relative posted a message online.
"I'm so sorry pop Terry I wish I was there to help you it was a real horrible way for you to leave us all," they said.
Police Minister Reece Whitby said his thoughts were with the family's and the loved ones of the dead man.
"I understand it was a very confronting scene for police and first responders," he said.
The 39-year-old man from the Geraldton suburb of Wonthella was charged with murder and due to front Joondalup Court tomorrow.
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