2 ARRESTED IN BEATING CONDITION OF VICTIM IS SERIOUS.Byline: Greg Botonis Staff Writer PALMDALE - A Palmdale man robbed and beaten by two reputed reputed adj. referring to what is accepted by general public belief, whether or not correct. gang members remained hospitalized Thursday in serious condition, sheriff's deputies said. The man, whose name was not released for fear of retaliation RETALIATION. The act by which a nation or individual treats another in the same manner that the latter has treated them. For example, if a nation should lay a very heavy tariff on American goods, the United States would be justified in return in laying heavy duties on the manufactures and , was being treated at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is a hospital in Mission Hills, California, USA. The hospital has 254 beds, and is part of Providence Health & Services. History where he was taken after the 7 p.m. attack Wednesday in a field near Division Street and Avenue P. The gang enforcement team from the Palmdale sheriff's station arrested two suspects a short time later, Deputy Mark Newlands said. The two apparently chased down their victim, who was riding a bicycle across the field, Newlands said. They hit and kicked him until he was unconscious, then robbed him of his personal belongings personal belongings npl → efectos mpl personales including his wallet, officials said. The men then ran away but were spotted by the gang investigators and arrested, Newlands said. The victim was treated by rescue crews, then taken to the Holy Cross trauma center trauma center n. A medical facility that is designated to treat severe physical trauma as a result of the specialized training of its staff and the availability of appropriate diagnostic and treatment tools. because of injuries to his head. Initially, the victim was not expected to survive but hospital officials said Thursday he had been stabilized and his condition upgraded. The two men were arrested on suspicion of assault and robbery but could face charges of attempted murder In the criminal law, attempted murder is committed when the defendant does an act that is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the crime of murder and, at the time of these acts, the person has a specific intention to kill. when the case goes to the District Attorney's office, officials said. Greg Botonis, (661) 267-7802 gregory.botonis(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: A bike rider beaten by attackers is transported to the hospital. Paul Weatherman/Special to the Daily News |
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