Police say the death of a man who died after a fall during an altercation at a metro nursing home has been ruled a homicide.

According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, Jerry Gibson was injured during a confrontation with another resident at the facility on Oct. 12, 2024. Investigators say Gibson fell during the altercation and suffered a hip fracture.

Gibson was taken to a hospital and died eight days later, police said.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has since ruled his death a homicide.

Detectives have presented the case to the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office, which will determine whether any charges will be filed.

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