MEMPHIS, TN – An elderly man who was beaten at a Memphis apartment complex died at the hospital and police are now investigating the incident as a homicide.

Investigators say 88 year-old Charlie Lightfoot was attacked on May 3rd at the John Madison Exum Towers in the 3100 block of Sharpe Avenue.

Lightfoot was being treated at a rehabilitation center when he was transported to St. Francis Hospital where he later died, according to police.  The Shelby County Medical Examiner’s Office says Lightfoot died as a result of the injuries sustained during the beating.

Memphis Homicide Detectives are now working the case.