Officers with the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 100 block of MacArthur Drive regarding an individual who had been battered on Saturday, April 12, at approximately 2:13am. 

The victim was identified as 58-year-old Jerry Chesser. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was being treated for his injuries.  Tragically, on Tuesday, April 22, Mr. Chesser succumbed to his injuries.

On Wednesday, April 23, an autopsy was conducted, and the death was officially ruled a homicide.

The Alexandria Police Department is actively investigating this case and is urgently seeking any information from the public. If anyone has any details that could assist in this investigation, contact the Alexandria Police Department or Crime Stoppers. All tips can remain anonymous.

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number 318-441-6416, or APD Dispatch 318-441-6559. Information can be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.