RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has upgraded charges against a suspect in an assault case to murder after the victim died from injuries.

Deputies announced the arrest of 43-year-old Reginald Owens in connection to an August 5 incident on the 800 block of Woodside Avenue.

Deputies said they responded to a request for EMS assistance and found Owens inside a residence with the victim, who had suffered severe upper body injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital.

Investigators said Owens and the victim, a family member, had been involved in a verbal argument before Owens attacked with a tire iron.

Owens was initially charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and attempted murder.

Several days later, the victim succumbed to th

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