Judge sets bond for man accused in girlfriend’s death

MACON, Miss. (AP) - A man accused of killing his girlfriend and wounding her son may be able to get out of jail while his case continues.

WCBI-TV reports Noxubee County Justice Court Judge Tim Gowan set bond for 22-year-old Marcus Gardner at $400,000 on the murder charge and $100,000 on the aggravated assault charge.

Gardner was initially ordered held without bond following the shooting Aug. 1 of Chelsea Pace at the home they shared.

Gowan granted the bond request following a motion filed by Gardner’s attorney. Noxubee County jail records show Gardner has not yet made bond.

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Information from: WCBI-TV, https://www.wcbi.com