A 59-year-old man who was severely assaulted on a crowded dance floor at a Chula Vista restaurant two weeks ago has died of his injuries, authorities reported Monday.
Jose Perez-Fong of San Diego was pronounced dead at Scripps Mercy Hospital on Friday, according to police.
Perez-Fong was assaulted by an unidentified person at Papagayos Grill and Cantina on Otay Lakes Road on April 15, Lt. David Oyos said.
The reason for the fatal attack remains unknown, Oyos said.
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Perez-Fong's daughter Frances Nayar told NBC 7 her dad was out with friends celebrating a promotion at work. He was excited about making more money and being able to buy his grandson gifts.
"The first thing he said is, I can buy my grandson anything he wants now,'" Nayar said. "He wasn't excited about what he could do for himself, he was excited for what he could do for his family."
She said Pere-Fong loved being a grandfather to her son Jayden. They used to argue about who their father and grandfather loved more.
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'I'd say, 'I'm the favorite. He'd say, 'No I'm the favorite,'" she said. "I'm saved in his phone as The Favorite."
Friends of Perez-Fong told Nayar that her father was hit from behind and that he never really had a chance to defend himself. He fell to the ground after several punches, and then was kicked in the head, friends told Nayar.
"This man wanted to kill my father," Nayar said.
Police have not released any description of possible suspects. Anyone with information can call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or submit an anonymous tip via P3tips.
