Caltech scientist killed outside Los Angeles County home

Authorities say a 29-year-old man allegedly shot and killed 67-year-old Caltech researcher Carl Grillmair outside a home in Llano; the suspect was charged and his bail set at $2 million.

Authorities say a Caltech researcher was killed outside a Los Angeles County home earlier this week. The LA County Sheriff's Department identified the victim as 67-year-old Carl Grillmair and the suspect as 29-year-old Freddy Snyder. Sheriff’s deputies and the LA County District Attorney reported that Snyder has been charged and that bail was set at $2 million. Known details: - The incident was reported Monday morning on the 30700 block of 165th Street East in Llano, Los Angeles County. - Deputies found Grillmair on the home's porch, and Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics pronounced him dead shortly after. - Sheriff’s investigators say Snyder fled the scene and allegedly carjacked another person nearby. - The LA County District Attorney filed charges including murder, carjacking and burglary; bail is set at $2 million. Summary: The case involves the death of a Caltech researcher and criminal charges filed against a suspect. Undetermined at this time.