Overview

• Harpal Singh remains in critical condition in a medically induced coma after suffering skull and facial fractures and brain hemorrhages in the Aug. 4 assault.
• Bo Richard Vitagliano, 44, was identified through surveillance footage and arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon; his bail is set at about $1.15 million.
• LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said detectives believe the attack stemmed from a dispute over the victim’s property rather than bias against his faith.
• The Sikh Coalition and Singh’s family are calling for a transparent investigation and insist it is too early to rule out a hate crime without a full police interview.
• Extra patrols have been deployed near the Sikh Gurdwara of Los Angeles as community members continue to demand increased safety and accountability.