(KLZA)--A preliminary hearing for a Falls City man facing a felony assault charge has been continued to May 31st. 

29-year-old Zachary Schawang is charged in connection with an April 17 incident that sent Falls City resident Bill Lotter to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Lotter has since been released from the hospital.

Schawang is accused of hitting Lotter outside The Would Eye Bar in Falls City following an argument in the bar.  A video from the bar, allegedly shows Schawang get on top of Lotter after he hit him, and punch him in the face while he was on the ground and then leave. 

Schawang is free on bond.