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63-year-old man killed in assault at Bellevue transit center

A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection to the deadly assault.
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — A man in his 60s died from his injuries Tuesday, more than a week after he was assaulted at the Bellevue Transit Center, according to the Bellevue Police Department.

Police said a 25-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 63-year-old just after midnight on July 10 at the transit center located at 10850 Northeast 6th Street.

The victim was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, according to investigators.

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Bellevue police tweeted Tuesday night the 63-year-old died at the hospital, nine days after the deadly assault. The case is now a murder investigation.

Police said the 25-year-old suspect was arrested two hours after the attack within a few blocks of where the assault took place. The man was booked into jail, according to police.

Officials do not have a known motive for the assault.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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