(KNZA)--A Wathena teenager charged in connection with a shooting at an underage drinking party in Buchanan County, Missouri in January waives his preliminary hearing.

That came during an appearance in a Buchanan County courthroom Friday for 17-year-old William Dowlen on one count of unlawful use of a weapon.

A judge certified the case for Circuit Court, with arraignment set for June 19th.

Dowlen is accused of shooting a 20-year-old St. Joseph man in the leg during a disturbance at the party in the area of Southeast Mount Zion Road during the early morning hours of January 22nd. Authorities say the victim suffered injuries that required multiple surgeries.

Dowlen remains in the Buchanan County Jail on a $25,000 bond after a request by his attorney for a bond reduction is denied.