"SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- A 31-year-old was taken into custody after his father, Jubilant Sykes, a renowned opera singer, was found dead inside a home in Santa Monica, California. Officers responded to a home in the 1700 block of Delaware Avenue Monday night after someone called to report an assault. Police said 71-year-old Jubilant Sykes was found with "critical injuries consistent with a stabbing" and was pronounced dead at the scene."
"Micah Sykes, the victim's son, was found inside the home and was later taken into custody, according to police. "The suspect will be booked for homicide, and the case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration," said police in a statement released Tuesday morning. Forensic specialists were seen processing evidence early Tuesday morning. Police said the weapon has since been recovered."
Jubilant Sykes, 71, a Grammy-nominated opera singer, was found dead inside a Santa Monica home with injuries consistent with a stabbing. Officers responded Monday night to a home in the 1700 block of Delaware Avenue after a caller reported an assault. Micah Sykes, the victim's 31-year-old son, was found inside the residence and taken into custody. Police said the suspect will be booked for homicide and the case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Forensic specialists processed evidence and the weapon was recovered. Investigators said the suspect has a history of mental health struggles and is cooperating. Authorities reported no threats to the surrounding community.
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