A Lincoln County infant whose mother’s boyfriend tried to drown her in a pond seven months ago has died from her injuries.

Lincoln County Deputy Coroner Robert Tyler confirmed the death Monday of 7-month-old A’Keira Hooks. She died at her home Friday morning.

Authorities say 25-year-old Curtney Levorce Gayten of Bogue Chitto tried to drown the infant on April 21. A deputy who responded to the scene fatally shot Gayten while the man allegedly held the baby under water. Officials say the child’s mother and Gayten where involved in a dispute.

A’Keira Hooks initially survived and was later transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson where she spent several weeks before being sent home under hospice care.

Tyler said the death was ruled a homicide.