RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say 46-year-old Brian LeBeau has been arrested in connection with the death of his father, 66-year-old Timothy Branch.
Police say LeBeau’s arrest stems from a recent investigation into the death of Branch, who died at a hospital on October 8th.
Police were initially called to Branch’s home for a report of a cardiac medical event. On arrival, police located Branch unresponsive and he was taken to the hospital where he died.
Police say they received information that Branch had been assaulted by LeBeau the day prior and an autopsy indicated Branch had died as a result of a brain bleed consistent with injuries received during the assault.
LeBeau was located by police and arrested for First Degree Manslaughter in the morning hours of October 15th. Branch’s death remains under investigation.
