Willard Upchurch charged with 1 count of murder following a shooting earlier this month has appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. The defendant was appointed a public defender, and enough evidence was found to send the case to the Wayne County Grand Jury for possible indictment. Bond is to remain at $1,000,000 cash.
Chase Jackson who has been charged with 2 counts of attempted murder appeared for arraignment Tuesday and entered a plea of not guilty. A public defender was appointed, and a pretrial conference was scheduled for September 30th. Bond was set at $1,000,000 and normal procedures; the defendant is to not have contact with victims or family.