84-year-old Emilio Lombardi has died in hospital overnight after he was allegedly attacked outside of his East Cannington home on August 16.
Mr Lombardi went to investigate a disturbance at the front of his house on Henry Street around 7pm when he was allegedly assaulted.
Cannington Detectives have since charged a 28-year-old Seville Grove man over the alleged attack.
Homicide Squad have taken over the case and the current charges may be upgraded.
Cooloongup man charged with stealing 50m of copper cable
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Dawesville couple convicted of shocking neglect of pet dog
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into kangaroo near Mundijong
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Daniel Bandy appointed CEO of Peel Thunder Football Club
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Dwellingup comes alive ahead of Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Trail Run event
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Man charged, others on the run after Mandurah Forum knife incident
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Man critically injured in North Dandalup crash
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Kwinana Recquatic's swim school recognised nationally
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Rockingham Police: Locals advised not to approach wanted man
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