PRESTONSBURG, KY (WMDJ) — A Floyd County man charged in a deadly shooting at the Auxier bridge will remain held on a $1 million cash bond.

Larry Johnson, 68, of Auxier, is charged with murder in the April 25 shooting of 48-year-old Steven Adkins of Prestonsburg. Investigators said the two men were arguing near the bridge when the shooting occurred.

Johnson’s attorney, Ned Pillersdorf, recently renewed a request to lower the bond, arguing that evidence indicates Adkins struck Johnson before the shooting and that toxicology results showed methamphetamine in Adkins’ system. The motion also cited plans to present evidence of Adkins’ violent reputation when using drugs.

Assistant Attorney General Floyd Anthony Skeans opposed the motion, saying there was no significant change in the case circumstances. Floyd Circuit Judge Johnny Ray Harris denied the request Thursday, keeping the $1 million bond in place.

A pretrial hearing is set for November 20.