ESCONDIDO, Calif. (KGTV) — Kerry Sheron, the owner of the so-called "Trump house" in Escondido, died on Monday — nearly a week after he was attacked outside of the home.
Family members and friends confirmed the 69-year-old's death. Sheron had been in intensive care since the incident on May 20.
Escondido police say the suspect fled the scene after the attack but was arrested several blocks away. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, was booked on attempted murder charges.
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Butler pleaded not guilty Friday afternoon to several charges, including attempted murder. He was scheduled to be back in court on June 3.
Sheron's home was known in the area for its display of American and Trump flags around the property.
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It is unknown if the attack had a possible political motivation.
