WYOMING, Mich. — The suspect in last week's assault that resulted in a man's death now faces an open murder charge.
Jeremiah Hernandez, who was arrested following a search on January 29, will be arraigned on the murder count, according to the Kent County Prosecutor's Office. The 36-year-old was previously arraigned on charges of assault with intention to murder.
Hernandez is accused of attacking David Goron near the intersection of Byron Center Avenue and 36th Street in Wyoming. The assault left Goron in critical condition before he ultimately died from his injuries.
Hernandez told investigators God had sent him to assault Goron, according to court records.
A previous version of this article stated Hernandez is accused of stabbing the victim. Investigators have not said that a stabbing occurred in this case.
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