Jubilant Sykes, a famous opera singer, has passed away at the age of 71 after he was stabbed at his Santa Monica residence on Monday.

According to ABC 7, the incident occurred in the evening hours, with Sykes discovered by responding law enforcement with “critical injuries consistent with a stabbing.” He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His son, 31-year-old Micah Sykes, was arrested without incident.

The Santa Monica Police Department issued a statement about Jubilant Sykes’ death. “The suspect will be booked for homicide, and the case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.”

Law enforcement officials revealed the weapon has been recovered. Details about what led to the stabbing, including the motive, have not been revealed.

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