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Beverly Hills Murder: Man Beaten, Run Over After Altercation
17 Jan
Summary
- A man died after being beaten and run over by a car in Beverly Hills.
- The suspect allegedly struck the victim with a metal object before using his car.
- Police arrested Christopher Cornelius, who has an extensive criminal record.
A fatal assault occurred in Beverly Hills on Friday afternoon, leaving one man dead. The incident began with a verbal dispute near Wilshire and San Vicente boulevards, escalating into a violent physical attack. The victim was reportedly struck multiple times with a metal object by the assailant.
Following the assault, the suspect entered his vehicle and drove directly at the victim, running him over. Emergency services responded, and the injured man was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he later passed away from his injuries. The victim's identity has not yet been released by authorities.
Police quickly apprehended the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Christopher Cornelius of San Bernardino. He was detained by officers shortly after the incident, despite attempting to flee to a nearby building. Cornelius, who has a documented history of violent crimes, was booked into the Beverly Hills jail on suspicion of murder, with his bail set at $2 million.
