SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A teenager being tried as an adult for a murder that occurred almost a year ago could end up on trial as soon as next month.

Court records indicate Jacobi Jordan, now 16, has pleaded not guilty to First Degree Murder and other felony charges connected to the death last November of Leslie Broomfield, 19.

Broomfield was found shot in a crashed car and died a short time later at a hospital.

Jordan was one of two dozen alleged gang members arrested or charged in September with various violent crimes.

A judge last week ordered Jordan to remain held behind bars, at least until his next court date, December 7th.