The New Orleans Police Department is searching for a man accused of beating a disabled man to death.
Video: NOPD provides video of suspect in area
Police say on Nov. 8, David Hyde, 68, was sitting outside of a business at South Claiborne and Napoleon Avenue when the suspect approached him around 12:50 a.m.
The suspect allegedly began to argue with Hyde, taking his belongings from his backpack and destroying them.
The suspect then began to brutally beat Hyde, who was unable to defend himself due to his health issues.
The coroner identified Hyde as the victim, and his cause of death was cited as blunt force injuries.
Police say the suspect is described as being of an unknown race with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, torn blue denim skinny jeans, and white sneakers.
Detectives are working to identify the suspect and a motive for the attack, as well as any additional video footage of the suspect or incident.
No additional details are currently available.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online at https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
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