UPDATE Police officers have arrested one suspect a juvenile male in connection to the beating death of an 88 year old man earlier this week the Spokane Police Department said in a statement on Twitter. The suspect is 16 year old Demetruis Glenn. The other attacker is still at large.
Original story below A WWII veteran who fought at the Battle of Okinawa where he took a bullet to the leg and continued fighting was beaten to death by two teens Wednesday night.
Delbert Belton 88 from Spokane Wash. was pronounced dead Thursday morning KHQ reported.
Two male teens pummeled Belton outside a pool hall in what police describe a random attack.
There was no indication that he would have known these people prior to the assault Spokane Police Major Crimes Detective Lieutenant Mark Griffiths said.
Belton who friends affectionally called Shorty enjoyed playing pool and working on cars.
Belton was Ted Denison's best friend of 23 years Denison said in an interview with KXLY.
He was always there for me when I needed him Denison said. I thought of him more as a dad than I did a friend really.
Friend of Belton Lillian Duncan told The Spokesman Review that the veteran was waiting in the parking lot for her so they could walk into the pool hall together.
Anybody that didn t get to know him missed out on a wonderful angel in their life Duncan said.
Police are looking for two black male teens. One suspect was described as heavy set and wearing all black clothing. The other has been described as being about 6 feet tall and 150 pounds and was wearing a silk do rag. The Spokane Police Department is hoping the public can help track down the suspects based on video footage of the two.
Loading Slideshow Kenan D. Adams Kinard Wanted For MurderKenan Adams Kinard is wanted for murdering an 88 year old WWII veteran. The 16 year old allegedly beat the man to death in a parking lot with his accomplice 16 year old Demetrius Glenn.
Demetrius Glenn charged with murder16 year old Demetrius Glenn has been arrested and charged as an adult for the brutal beating of 88 year old Delbert Belton who later died of his injuries. Glenn turned himself in to police while officers continue the hunt for 16 year old accomplice Kenan Adams Kinard.
Kenan Adams KinardKenan Adams Kinard is still on the run from Spokane Police after allegedly beating an 88 year old WWII veteran to death with accomplice and fellow 16 year old Demetrius Glenn
Kenan Adams Kinard16 year old Kenan Adams Kinard is wanted for his part in the murder of 88 year old Delbert Belton.
Delbert Belton88 year old WWII veteran Delbert Belton was brutally beaten in the parking lot of his favorite pool hall allegedly by suspects Demetrius Glenn and Kenan Adams Kinard both 16 years old. Belton fought in the Battle of Okinawa where he was shot in the leg.
Demetrius GlennDemetrius Glenn is being charged as an adult for his involvement in the murder of 88 year old WWII vet Delbert Belton.
Kenan Adams KinardSpokane police are still on the hunt for 16 year old Kenan Adams Kinard for his involvement in the death of a WWII hero.
Demetrius GlennA Myspace picture of Demetrius Glenn the 16 year old who allegedly killed a WWII veteran.
Delbert BeltonDelbert Belton the 88 year old WWII veteran who fought in the Battle of Okinawa was allegedly beat to death by two teenagers Wednesday outside of his favorite place to play pool. Along with playing pool with his friends Belton also enjoyed fixing up cars.
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