Elderly San Diego Trump Supporter Beaten Nearly to Death, Motive Unclear
An elderly man in San Diego was brutally beaten in an unprovoked attack, leaving him in critical condition. The victim, Kerry Sheron, is known for his pro-Trump decorations at his home, but police do not believe the assault was politically motivated. The suspect, Thomas Caleb Butler, is also a veteran and has been charged with attempted murder, though his mental health issues may have played a role in the incident.
- ▪Kerry Sheron, a 69-year-old veteran, was attacked on the street and is currently in critical condition.
- ▪The suspect, Thomas Caleb Butler, is a 32-year-old Navy veteran with severe PTSD.
- ▪Police do not believe the attack was politically motivated and are investigating further.
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Elderly San Diego Trump Supporter Beaten Nearly to Death, Motive Unclear John Sexton 7:00 PM | May 21, 2026 AP Photo/Brynn Anderson An elderly San Diego man was beaten nearly to death in broad daylight this week. And while my headline may sound like sarcasm, the motive in this case really does seem to be unknown, at least so far. What we do know is that the victim is well-known in the neighborhood for adorning his home with U.S. flags and pro-Trump banners. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); A man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a confrontation on an Escondido street Wednesday afternoon, police said.Officers responded to the incident…
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