ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) — The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the death of a 58-year-old man who died from injuries sustained in an assault earlier this month, now ruled a homicide.

Officers responded to the 100 block of MacArthur Drive at approximately 2:13 a.m. April 12, following reports of a battery. The victim, identified as Jerry Chesser, was located and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Despite medical efforts, Chesser succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, April 22. An autopsy conducted the following day confirmed that his death was a result of the assault and officially ruled a homicide.

APD detectives are actively pursuing leads and are requesting the public’s assistance in gathering information related to this case.

Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to contact the Alexandria Police Department Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Tips can also be emailed to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers of Central Louisiana at (318) 443-7867 or submit tips using the P3 Tipster App. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. The app can be downloaded at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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