Florida man accused of attacking 80-year-old veteran in possible hate crime

The Brief

  • A man is accused of attacking an 80-year-old veteran outside his home in The Villages in a case that may be a hate crime.
  • The alleged victim, Dr. Otis Lane, said the suspect made a derogatory remark before punching him in the face.
  • Authorities arrested the suspect, and prosecutors will decide whether to pursue hate crime charges.

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. A man is accused of attacking an 80-year-old veteran outside his home in what investigators say could be a hate crime.

Authorities say Kyle Parrish knocked on the door of Dr. Otis Lane’s home in The Villages and was captured on a doorbell camera.

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