Adam D. Rich, 19

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A suspect has had the charge against him upgraded after a woman who was beaten in a domestic violence incident in Decatur has died. 

Monique N. McKissic, 43, was rushed to the hospital Aug. 14 after police responded to a home in the 100 block of S. Calhoun St. just after 1 a.m. for a domestic violence situation. 

McKissic had blunt force trauma to her head. 

She was later transported to a Springfield hospital for surgery.

The Sangamon County Coroner’s office contacted the Decatur Police Department Tuesday morning to tell them McKissic had died as a result of her injuries.

McKissic was pronounced dead on August 22 at 8:18 p.m.

Adam D. Rich was previously arrested and charged with Attempted Murder in reference to McKissic's case.

His charge was changed to first degree murder, and his bond was set at $1,000,000. 

A preliminary hearing is set for August 31 at 9 a.m. 

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