SoCal man dies following attack outside his Trump-themed home
Key takeaways
- A 69-year-old man known in his San Diego County neighborhood as the owner of the “Trump house” has died from injuries suffered when he was brutally assaulted outside of his home.
- The alleged attacker, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled the area on foot and was apprehended later that day.
- Butler was initially charged with attempted murder, cruelty to an elder resulting in great bodily injury, making a criminal threat, and battery, according to the San Diego County district attorney’s office.
Police investigate the scene of an attack in Escondido that severely injured an Army veteran. He later died. (On Scene.tv) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow May 26, 2026 5:59 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A 69-year-old man known in his San Diego County neighborhood as the owner of the “Trump house” has died from injuries suffered when he was brutally assaulted outside of his home.
Kerry George Sheron of Escondido was hospitalized in critical condition on Wednesday after he was attacked outside his MAGA-themed residence at East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street around 2 p.m., according to the city Police Department. The alleged attacker, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled the area on foot and was apprehended later that day.