Murder charge upheld for man accused of McHenry hit-and-run

Photo by: McHenry County Jail
Photo by: McHenry County Jail

(McHenry, ND) -- A murder charge is being upheld for a man accused of killing a teen in a hit-and-run in McHenry.

The judge found 41-year-old Shannon Brandt intended to drive his vehicle forward when he allegedly ran over and killed 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson after a street dance in September.

The judge moved forward with the murder charge along with a charge of duty in an accident involving death or injury.

Brandt entered a not guilty plea on both charges.

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