A 69-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murdering the 76-year-old woman he was in a long-term relationship with in Van Nuys Thursday.
Officers responded to a residence in the 7300 block of Balboa Boulevard, near Sherman Way, around 6:15 a.m. Thursday regarding a domestic violence case involving an assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at the location, where the victim was discovered with blunt-force trauma to her upper body.
She was evaluated and pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The name of the woman was being withheld by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner pending notification of relatives.
William Anthony Tillman was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder with a bail set for $2 million.
It was unclear if the couple was married
Anyone with information regarding the killing was urged to call LAPD Valley Bureau Homicide detectives at 818-374-9550. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.