A Lake Charles man accused of killing his neighbor at an apartment complex has pleaded not guilty plea in state district court.
18-year-old Cody Ray Lucero faces a charge of second-degree murder.
A judge on Monday set a pre-trial conference for Dec. 16.
Lucero is accused of shooting 18-year-old Edward Lee Wilkes on June 8.
He is being held at Calcasieu Correctional Center on a $1 million bond.
It was unclear whether Lucero has an attorney.