(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A Marion teen charged with murdering his Linn-Mar classmate is pleading not guilty.
Keyun McGowan faces several charges, including first-degree murder and two counts of robbery.
According to court documents, McGowen shot 17-year-old Christian Upah during a robbery attempt while exchanging vape cartridges for money.
A jury trial is scheduled to begin in February of next year.
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