SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - One of three suspects in a shooting at a New Year’s party in Sioux City has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Christopher Morales, 19, of Sioux City, entered a written plea Monday in the death of killing of Mia Kritis, 18, and injuring three others. Prosecutors allege Morales and the other suspects forced someone into the house where people were attending a party and then fired 27 shots into the house.
Morales also pleaded not guilty to armed with intent and three counts of reckless use of a firearm in relation to the shooting. He also pleaded not guilty to three charges related to his arrest Jan. 3 before he was linked to the homicide, The Sioux City Journal reported.
Morales’ brother, Carlos Morales, 18, and Anthony Bauer, 18, both of Sioux City, were charged with first-degree murder, going armed with intent and three counts of reckless use of a firearm. Neither has been arraigned.
On Tuesday, police said a 20-year-old woman who was driving the suspects that night turned herself in.
Liliana Gutierrez, of Sioux City, has been charged with three counts of reckless use of a firearm and one count of intimidation of a dangerous weapon, KTIV reported.
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