An assault in a nursing home resulted in the death of 82-year-old Hunter Alexander, a resident of Sunrise of Alexandria. At 12:30 on Oct. 24, Alexander was assaulted in Sunrise of Alexandria by a 72-year-old male. Alexander was transported to the hospital but died from medical complications. However, no charges have yet been filed for the assault. According to Crystal Nosal, public information officer for the Alexandria Police Department, assaults at nursing or retirement homes where medical issues can lead to confusion are not uncommon.
“We are deeply saddened by this loss to our family,” said Sunrise of Alexandria in a statement. “We immediately notified all proper authorities when the incident occurred three weeks ago, and the police commenced an investigation right away. It would not be appropriate to discuss further details, as we must respect the privacy of those involved. We remain focused on providing our cherished residents with a safe, nurturing home.”