LAFAYETTE — A homicide investigation is underway after a 73-year-old man died from injuries he suffered during a fight on Halloween, police say.
The man, Mark Belange, was involved in a "physical altercation" on Oct. 31 outside his home in the 500 block of Bellingham Avenue and died Saturday, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
His death was ruled a homicide, according to police.
Police did not provide additional information.
The police department asked that anyone with more information contact its officers at 765-807-1200 or the WeTip Hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
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