71-year-old man found dead in his apartment on Father’s Day, stepson arrested and identified as suspect, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation was launched Sunday morning in west Houston after a 71-year-old man was found dead in a home, according to the Houston Police Department.

The video above is from ABC13’s live broadcast channel.

HPD officers arrived at the 4300 block of W. 34th Street at an apartment complex just before 6 a.m.

Units forced their way into apartment number 19 and discovered the victim dead upon arrival. Police say it appears someone beat the man to death.

Within an hour, investigators found a suspect and identified him as the victim’s stepson, who was arrested about a mile from the scene.

Authorities said he is currently being questioned. Officials did not say whether there was a motive.

Sgt. Michael Cass of the homicide division said it’s not something you want to see on a day like this.

“It’s really sad to see this, especially on Father’s Day,” he said.