Escondido 'Trump House' owner dies after assault
Key Points:
- Kerry Sheron, 69, died Monday following an attack outside his Escondido home that occurred the previous Wednesday afternoon.
- The suspect, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled the scene but was arrested nearby and charged with attempted murder.
- Butler pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including attempted murder, and is scheduled for a court appearance on June 3.
- Sheron's home was notable locally for its prominent display of American and Trump flags.
- Authorities have not determined whether the attack was politically motivated.