A Falls City, Nebraska man now faces murder charges after a shooting victim died in the hospital.

Desiderio Hernandez was due in court Monday on one count of attempted murder. But prosecutors now say Joseph Debella Jr has died in the hospital.

A new complaint is expected charging the 34-year-old Hernandez with first-degree murder and two firearms charges.

Richardson County Judge Curtis Maschman has rescheduled a preliminary hearing in the case for September 16.  Hernandez remains behind bars, unable to post $1.5 million bail.

He is charged with shooting Mr Debella during an argument August 5 at a home in Falls City. Two other men are charged with evidence tampering in the case. Mr Hernandez was arrested after a lengthy standoff at a house in Horton, Kansas.

Mr Hernandez told the judge he would apply for a public defender.