By Associated Press - Friday, April 20, 2018

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) - An Aberdeen man accused of shooting and killing an Andover woman and setting her apartment on fire has pleaded not guilty.

Thirty-six-year-old Jose Quinones-Rodriguez is charged with first-degree murder, arson and burglary, among other charges. Prosecutors say Quinones-Rodriguez killed 25-year-old Tawny Rockwood between Feb. 8 and 9.

The American News reports that a judge on Friday denied a request to lower the defendant’s $1 million cash bond. Trial was set for Jan. 2.

Court documents show that Rockwood was shot twice in the back of the head.

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Information from: Aberdeen American News, http://www.aberdeennews.com

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