LANCASTER, Pa.-- After an investigation into the Saturday evening assault, investigators are searching for a suspect they believe who is responsible.
Dajour Ari James, 22, of Lancaster was identified via a video that a witness at the scene had recorded. James was observed approaching the victim, and then striking them on the left side of the face while holding a beer can. James proceeded to drag the victim across the ground before continuing to strike him, and then hit him in the area of the head two or three more times.
The victim has suffered a serious brain injury, as well as a fractured right orbital bone. All of the injuries are believed to be from the blunt force trauma to the head, caused by James' blows. The victim's condition continued to deteriorate until he died on Sunday afternoon as a result of his injuries.
James is now being charged with aggravated assault, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. The investigation is on-going and will remain open until the outcome of the autopsy is determined and the suspect is located.
Anyone with information related to this assault, what events led to the assault or with the whereabouts of Dajour James is urged to call Lancaster City Police at (717) 735-3300 or Lancaster City-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913. You can also click the Submit a Tip button on our website, www.lancasterpolice.com, or Text a Tip to Crime Stoppers by texting LANCS plus your message to 847411. Tipsters may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names.