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Man beaten to death in Palmdale

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Sheriff's deputies were called to the 3600 block of East Avenue R-12 at 7:53 p.m. Saturday. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 3700 block of East Avenue R-12 in Palmdale at
7:53 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
PALMDALE – A 34-year-old man who got into a fist fight during a street basketball game in Palmdale Saturday night died of his injuries, and two men were detained in connection with his beating death, authorities said.

Michael Orlando Grigsby of Palmdale was pronounced dead at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Monday morning.

His death was the result of an argument among a group of men gathered for a basketball game that escalated into a physical confrontation, sheriff’s officials said.

[LUIS MEZA]
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“Detectives learned that the victim was congregating with other males in the 3700 block of E. Avenue R12 Saturday night when an argument ensued. The argument escalated to a physical confrontation between the victim and at least one other male,” according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“The injured victim was able to stagger a few houses away before he collapsed. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from blunt force trauma,” the news release states.

Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene around 7:53 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.

“Two possible male suspects have been detained in connection to the beating death, however no arrests have been made at this time,” the news release states. “The investigation is still active and ongoing.”

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

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7 comments for "Man beaten to death in Palmdale"

  2. R.I.P. nephew may God bring comfort to your wife and children and bring justice to those who ended your life. You were a beautiful soul!

  3. R.I.P. nephew may God bring comfort to your wife and children and bring justice to those who ended your life. You were a beautiful soul!

  4. it’s sad that grown men n sometimes women can’t control what I’d like to call opinions we all have the right to have one people must learn that u don’t have the right to hurt another because they don’t agree with u IT’S CALLED GROWN UP
    my prayers for both families who in the end will lose because of 1 person’s choice to be in control of others sad

    • Most people are mean, selfish and annoying. Some are just evil douche bags with no respect for someones life and property.