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Suspect arrested in Griffith Park attack
The assault took place on a trail near Fern Dell and Red Oak drives, at the base of the park, police said.
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A suspect has been arrested in the assault that left a man hospitalized Monday afternoon at Griffith Park.
Tyrone C. Isumu, 54, was arrested at about 7:30 p.m. and booked on suspicion of attempted murder, Los Angeles Police Officer Norma Eisenman told KPCC.
The incident started when two people at an encampment, apparently homeless, got involved in a verbal dispute, Eisenman said. The suspect then picked up a heavy trash can and used it as a weapon.
The victim was transported by paramedics by helicopter to the hospital.
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Police weren't releasing the victim's name but said on last check the person was still in critical condition.
Earlier reports suggested the victim was a hiker. The victim was found on a hiking trail in the popular L.A. park.
Isumu was being held on $500,000 bail.
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