Uptown shooting likely to bring felonies
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September 16, 2024
Michael McPherson is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun in Marysville’s Uptown. He allegedly showed the gun a while outside Stephens Lounge on Main Street. McPherson was in the passenger seat of a truck. As the truck drove west through the intersection of Main and Fifth streets, McPherson allegedly pointed the gun out the window and fired multiple shots in the direction of those gathered outside the bar. (Photo submitted)

Uptown shooting likely to bring felonies

By Mac Cordell 

Police are looking at felony charges against the man accused of firing shots in the Marysville Uptown.

Michael McPherson, 33, of 1096 Rosewood Drive, was arraigned Monday in Marysville Municipal Court. Bond was set at $50,000.

Currently, McPherson is charged with misdemeanor counts of aggravated menac...

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