24-year-old man arrested for fatally stabbing his father in Irvine
An Irvine man was arrested for fatally stabbing his father on Saturday.
A coworker of the victim, 69-year-old Bruce Shipper, appeared at his house on Windwood Drive in the Woodbridge community Saturday morning after Shipper failed to show up for work, according to police.
Shipper's 24-year-old son, Tyler, is said to have answered the door. Police say he appeared disheveled and would not let the coworker into the home, prompting them to call 911.
Officers were dispatched to the home, as well as first responders with Orange County Fire Authority.
They found Bruce Shipper dead inside the home.
"It appears Tyler and the decedent are the only residents at the location," said Irvine Police Department Sergeant Karie Davies. "Tyler did not appear to be injured and the motive remains under investigation.'
Investigators recovered a knife they believe was used in the stabbing from the scene.
Tyler Shipper was arrested on suspicion of homicide.
Anyone with additional information on the incident was urged to contact detectives at (949) 724-7098.
