Walter Watkins condition updated to 'serious'

HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- School City of Hammond Superintendent Walter Watkins, 67, is now in serious condition after being beaten during a home invasion last week.

Watkins suffered extensive head injuries and a fractured jaw in the attack on the night of Monday, July 1. Neighbors say he was attacked after the power went out during a storm. His vehicle was also stolen.

The School Board is meeting Tuesday night to name an interim superintendent until he fully recovers. No arrests have been made.

The Associated Press contributed to this report