Police seek suspect in fatal beating of elderly disabled man in New Orleans
A 68-year-old man with a disability was beaten to death outside a business in New Orleans, according to police. Authorities are asking for help identifying the suspect.
The attack happened at about 12:50 a.m. Sunday at South Claiborne and Napoleon avenues, according to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). The man was sitting outside the business when the suspect approached him.
Authorities said the suspect began arguing with the man, took belongings from his backpack and destroyed them.
“The suspect then began to brutally beat the victim-who was unable to defend himself due to health issues,” the NOPD said.
The Orleans Parish Coroner identified the victim Tuesday as David Hyde and listed blunt force injuries as the cause of death.
Police released video showing the suspect walking across a parking area. They described him as a man with short dark hair who was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, torn blue skinny jeans and white sneakers.
Detectives are looking for additional video of the suspect or the attack and are still investigating a motive.
Anyone with information can call homicide detectives at 504-658-5300 or leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or 1-877-903-STOP.
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