(KNZA)--A November 1st jury trial has been set for a St. Joseph man accused  holding a woman hostage in a St. Joseph motel last October for nearly 11 hours.

The St. Joseph News Press reports the attorney for 45-year-old Roderick Ellis waived formal arraignment Monday and entered a “ not guilty” plea on behalf of Ellis to charges of kidnapping, first-degree assault and two counts of armed criminal action.

Police says Ellis surprised a St. Joseph woman on October 14th and forced her at gunpoint into a room at the Motel 6 on Frederick Boulevard.  He’s accused of shooting her in the arm and threatening her throughout the ordeal.  Police say he also fired at officers trying to rescue the victim. No officers were hurt. 

The woman, Rebecca Urban, was treated for a serious injury at a Kansas City hospital.

Ellis remains in the Buchanan County Jail, held without bond.