MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is now facing murder charges after authorities say his girlfriend died from her injuries in an assault.
The Madera County Sheriff's Office says last Thursday, first responders took 44-year-old Mandy Burriel to the hospital after falling on Krohn Street near Sharon Boulevard.
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Hospital staff later reported that Burriel's injuries were inconsistent with the reported event.
Investigators later took her boyfriend, 52-year-old Scott Allen, into custody on charges of aggravated assault.
Burriel later died from her injuries.
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Officials then amended the charges against Allen to murder.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.