(KMZA)--A Marysville man, accused of killing his wife on Thanksgiving Day 2022, has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge as part of plea deal.

According to court documents, Gerald Brown entered the plea Tuesday in Marshall County District to an amended charge of second-degree murder.

He had originally been charged with first-degree murder

Sentencing was set for January 9, 2024.

Authorities responded to a 911 call early November 24 at the couple's home located at 1070 Granite Road, in Marysville, where found 57-year-old Jennifer Brown dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Gerald Brown was taken into custody at the scene.

He remains in the Marshall County Jail, held on a one million dollar bond.