Frank Hernandez is 85. He served his country. He lives in Carson, California.

He enjoyed walks around his neighborhood. All the time.

Until one day recently, when he went out to get lottery tickets. For a reason that no one can figure out, he was attacked and beaten to an inch of his life.

Los Angeles County authorities say he was punched in the face and robbed last Wednesday at around 5:30 pm local time, on a street corner near his residence.

He (pictured below) remains in the hospital, and in a coma, having suffering internal bleeding and swelling of his brain.

“He’s just an innocent guy who walks around every day, and he’s my neighbor, you know, I miss him,” VJ Dalpathado told KABC in California.

More from the report:

Sheriff’s detectives released a sketch of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

He’s described as Hispanic with short, curly hair and a light complexion. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark shorts and a dark baseball cap.

Neighbors plan to attend a council meeting and request more patrol in the area.

Meantime, detectives said if you know anything about the case, you’re asked to call the LAPD’s Carson station.

The aforementioned sketch of the suspect:

The LAPD Carson phone number is (310) 830-1123.