A Bridgeton man charged with aggravated assault is now jailed for manslaughter after the victim died.
Julio Morales-Amilcar, 24, allegedly threw a large rock at the victim during a fight.
He then punched and kicked 35-year-old Clemente Vazquez-Pacheco after the man was already on the ground, according to the charges.
Vazquez-Pacheco, also of Bridgeton, was taken to Inspira Hospital in Vineland, where he was determined to have a brain bleed and listed in critical condition.
Morales-Amilcar was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses for the rock on Aug. 17.
Vazquez-Pacheco was taken off life support last Wednesday, and the charge was upgraded to manslaughter Thursday as a result of the death.
It appears Morales-Amilcar was out of jail in the interim, but is now in the Cumberland County jail.
A bail hearing will be held to determine if he remains in jail. Due to the charge, the presumption would be for him to be held pending sentencing.
Anyone with information about the investigation may call Detective Tom Garofolo at 856-451-0033, ext. 113. Information may also be submitted online at CCPO.TIPS from any computer, tablet or smartphone.
