According to Texarkana, Arkansas Police Jon Russel the victim from the Electric Cowboy is now deceased.
Taylor Rogers, 25, was arrested in connection with the injuries suffered August 29 by 32-year-old Jon Russell at the Texarkana nightclub, according to Texarkana, Ark., police Corporal Kristi Bennett. Police were dispatched to the Electric Cowboy at approximately 3 a.m. to assist an ambulance. Russell was unconscious when transported to St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana with a suspected head injury.
It was later determined that Russell suffered serious injuries and a warrant for Rodgers’ arrest was obtained.
Rodgers was initially charged with second degree battery. Authorities have not said if the charges will change in light of Russel’s death.
Russel’s body has been sent to Little Rock for an autopsy.
Anyone with information concerning this incident or any other crime is asked to contact Texarkana, Ark., Police Department at 903-798-3154 or CrimeStoppers at 903-793-STOP.
