The man accused of physically assaulting another man on a golf course has been indicted on charges of criminal attempt of second-degree murder and aggravated assault. 

Wesley Caldwell, 23, was indicted June 1. He was previously only charged with aggravated assault. 

The victim, Mark Coleman, told law enforcement he was assaulted by Wesley Caldwell while playing golf at the Links at Whitehaven on Dec. 3.

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“Mark Coleman is a very prominent citizen, and he’s very seriously injured,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said during a press conference Tuesday.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said on Dec. 3 it was looking at upgrading the charges for Coleman at the request of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Memphis branch.

“Mr. Coleman has been a fixture in Memphis civic life for some time,” NAACP said in a December statement. “He has served on numerous boards and worked for several elected officials spanning the years. (Mark) has been a dedicated friend and supporter of the NAACP with respect to working with the Branch on voting issues and other community concerns. While we continue to pray for (Mark), we will also continue to demand justice for (Mark) and for all those impacted by violence in our community.” 

A witness told police that the two walked over to retrieve a ball that had made it to another hole when Caldwell picked up the ball and threw it in another direction.

Caldwell seemed to be upset, and before Coleman could say anything, Caldwell allegedly struck him in the head with his golf club. 

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Coleman attempted to walk away, but he became disoriented. 

Coleman was transported to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for bleeding in the brain. 

Mulroy said Tuesday Coleman’s family was consulted and is aware of the increased charges.