Mandeville police have confirmed the arrest of a man witnesses say knocked out an elderly man in a parking lot following an argument.
Richard Suarez was arrested and placed in custody at the St. Tammany Parish Jail for battery Monday night.
Around 1:30 p.m., police say they responded to a call concerning a battery in progress at 3434 Hwy. 190.
Police say Suarez fled the scene prior to police arrival.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries related to being struck and falling to the concrete.
Videos on social media of the incident immediately sparked outrage.
