An assault investigation has turned into a homicide probe after a man died Thursday, nearly two months after he was shot in Montgomery, police said.

Richie Freeney, 35, of Montgomery, was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound in the 3300 block of McElvy Street on the night of Dec. 22.

Freeney was taken to a hospital for treatment.

He was pronounced dead on Thursday, police said.

Further information on the incident was unavailable.

Police asked anyone with information on the homicide investigation to call CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP, Secret Witness at 334-625-4000, or Montgomery police at 334-625-2831.