As a result of the beating, his family told ABC13 Hollins suffered severe head trauma and slipped into a coma. However, he was not expected to survive his injuries. His family took him off life support Saturday night and he was pronounced dead.

Earl Hollins, 80, was allegedly assaulted by Anthony Ray Boyce, 57, on Friday during the disagreement in a Food Town parking lot, the HCSO said. Boyce allegedly drove away in Hollins' car after the attack, according to the HCSO.

Investigators first thought 80-year-old Earl Hollins was the victim of a robbery gone wrong, but soon realized the attack was over a parking spot. According to investigators, the attack happened in the parking lot of Food Town. It was later determined Hollins and 57-year-old suspect Anthony Boyce were somewhat acquainted.

Investigators originally thought it was a robbery gone wrong but later determined the suspect, Anthony Boyce, and Earl Hollins got into a disagreement over a parking spot, which turned violent.