Man dies two days after being beaten with skateboard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man who was brutally beaten in a fight on Friday died from his injuries early Sunday afternoon.

Timothy Davis, 64, suffered serious head injuries after he was beaten with a skateboard in a fight on N High Street Friday afternoon. Police said despite all efforts by medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.

Police have arrested Adrian Ashely, 46, for allegedly assaulting Davis. Ashley was originally charged with felonious assault, and police said Sunday he is now charged with murder. Ashley is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment Monday at 9 a.m.

Ashley has past charges ranging several decades, including a three-year sentence in 2004 for involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault, according to court documents.

The homicide unit has been investigating the case for two days due to the severity of Davis' injuries. Police said they believe several witnesses recorded the assault as it took place, and request any witnesses to the incident come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 614-645-4730, or report anonymously to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).