CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime.

A Newton man is charged with murder after another man died from injuries suffered during a reported assault late Wednesday night.

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday the arrest of 51-year-old Roberto Hernandez Arreola. Deputies said they responded around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday to a residence along Lucky Lane for reports of disorderly conduct. They arrived to find the victim, Jose Figueroa, unconscious outside.

Deputies said witnesses told them Arreola assaulted Figueroa. Arreola was found nearby and taken into custody.

Figueroa was taken to a hospital for treatment, but later died of his injuries.

Arreola's first court appearance happened on Thursday morning

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