A 59-year old man who suffered severe head injuries during a fight outside of a Mitchell bar has died.
The incident occurred last Thursday night. The man and 26-year old Dylan Thompson of Mitchell were involved in an altercation inside the bar. Thompson then allegedly struck the man outside of the bar, causing the 59-year old to fall to the ground and strike his head.
Thompson was originally charged with aggravated assault. He now faces a manslaughter charge which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
An investigation into the incident continues.
(KMIT)