Death of Gadsden Man Being Investigated as Murder

The death of an 82 year old Gadsden man is being investigated as a case of murder.

The victim – whose name has yet to be released – was found in the bathroom of his home at Pine Ridge Apartments on Depot Road at around 2:00pm Wednesday.

The elderly man was reportedly covered in blood after having suffered some sort of wound to the back of the head; blood was found in other parts of the apartment as well.

The man’s caregiver said she hadn’t seen him since the previous day and at the time he was fine.

According to the police report, there was no sign of forced entry to the home.

The case remains under investigation by the Gadsden Police Department.

(al.com/www.al.com)

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