UPDATE: Please see the below video. In the top part of the video you can see what appears to be an altercation between Joseph Chase and unknown suspects. Detectives are asking if anyone has information or witnessed this homicide to please call Detective Chaney at 214-671-3650. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS.

(Below previously posted on October 1, 2014)

4000 Cedar Springs Road 

On September 25, 2014, at approximately 2:30am, officers were flagged down regarding Complainant Joseph Chase, W/M/54, who was unresponsive at 4000 Cedar Springs Road, with possible head trauma. Officers began CPR and Dallas Fire Rescue was called to the location. Mr. Chase was transported to Parkland Hospital via DFR where he was pronounced deceased. No next of kin has been located.

On September 29, 2014, the Medical Examiner notified DPD that there was blunt force trauma to the neck area of Mr. Chase. The Medical Examiner ruled the incident a homicide, with the described injuries as contributing factors in the cause of the complainant’s death. Surveillance video was obtained by detectives that showed two unknown individuals having a confrontation with Mr. Chase. In the video, one of the unknown individuals was observed striking Mr. Chase, causing him to collapse to the ground. Witnesses observed Mr. Chase on the ground and flagged down officers. At this time, no eyewitnesses to the assault/homicide have come forward. This offense is documented on Incident Report #230525-2014.

The Dallas Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in this case. If you have any information, please contact Homicide Detective Chaney at 214-671-3650.