Police: 86-year-old man's death in Mt. Lebanon investigated as suspicious
MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) -- An 86-year-old man's death in Mt. Lebanon is being investigated as suspicious, police said.
Police were called to Academy Avenue around 3 p.m. Saturday after a family member found Regis Bonner's body.
Because of trauma to his body and the circumstances, Allegheny County police said Mt. Lebanon police called in the homicide unit for help.
Detectives found that one of the doors to the home was unlocked, police said.
Neighbors said they're deeply saddened to learn of his death and terrified to learn foul play is suspected.
"Shocked and sad, really sad. I'm going to really miss him," said his neighbor Diane Liberto.
Neighbors said they can't imagine who would hurt such a sweet man.
"Just a sweet, kind man. We used to have block parties and he'd ride his scooter up and down the street. He was just a guy who never wanted to grow up. He was a sweet guy."
Police said the medical examiner will determine his cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information is asked to call the county police tipline at 1-833-255-8477.
