A man has been arrested following the death of DJ Dad Bod who died at a Christmas Day party in Byron Bay.
Javen O’Neill was charged with the murder of Chris Bradley, 28, after being arrested at nearby Ballina Airport about 8.45am on Thursday.
The 24-year-old allegedly struck Mr Bradley, a man he knew, several times in the head while they were both drinking at the house on Carlyle Street.
The popular DJ could not be revived after he passed out and died at the scene at about 11.30pm Monday.
A 24-year-old man was charged with murder of Chris Bradley, known as DJ Dad Bod, (pictured)
The 28-year-old (right) was allegedly assaulted before passing out at a Christmas Day party
The 28-year-old moved from Sydney to the seaside town six years ago to pursue his music career, and was a fixture in the local dance music scene.
NSW State Crime Command homicide squad launched a criminal investigation along with local police.
‘We’re treating it as suspicious and we will continue to do that until we can show otherwise,’ NSW Police Detective Inspector Brendon Cullen told the ABC.
Just three days before his sudden death, Mr Bradley played a disco-themed gig at the opening of Asian fusion restaurant Ryce.
Friends and family flocked to social media to remember the popular bearded musician, including his sister Maddie.
Mr Bradley could not be revived and died at the Carlyle Street house in Bryon Bay on Monday
The 28-year-old (pictured) moved from Sydney to the seaside town six years ago to pursue his music career, and was a fixture in the local dance music scene
‘My heart’s so broken to hear this news today. To say the words I’ve lost my big brother, it’s gut wrenching,’ she said.
‘Who could do such a horrible thing to such an amazing man. You lit up the room with your unique quirk personality and laugh, I’ll miss hearing it!
‘Love you forever B-rad my big brother bear.’
The 24-year-old man was refused bail and will appear at Lismore Local Court on Friday.
Friends and family flocked to social media to remember the popular bearded musician
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