(KNZA)--An Ozawkie man accused of opening fire with a handgun while driving in Holton last October has pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted second-degree murder.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller says 23-year-old Joshua Myers entered the plea Friday in Jackson County District Court.

Miller says a pre-trial hearing in the case has been set for March 25.  She said a jury trial hasn’t been set yet.

Myers is accused of shooting a 9 millimeter handgun from his vehicle at another man who was standing across the street from him at the intersection of 5th and Arizona on the evening of October 23rd.  The alleged intended victim wasn’t hurt.

Myers was arrested about ten minutes later in Denison by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department after fleeing the scene.

 He remains free on bond with certain conditions.