Suspect identified in beating death of 83-year-old man

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Investigators have identified a suspect in the death of an 83-year-old man who was beaten in Pasadena.  The suspect named is Silvano DeJesus Echavarria, 23, and there's now a warrant out for his arrest for capital murder in this case.

Shortly before 7 a.m. on Aug. 5, police officers on patrol discovered the body of a deceased man near a vehicle at in the 4200 block of Shaver. Police say the 83-year-old man had injuries to his head.

Investigators say surveillance video at an apartment complex captured the incident. Police describe Echavarria as weighing approximately 200 pounds with tattoos on his left arm.

Contact Crime Stoppers of Houston by phone at 713-222-8477 (TIPS) with information about this case. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging of a suspect in the case.