Trial reset for Hiawatha man accused in 2011 Cedar Rapids homicide

A trial for a 21-year-old Hiawatha man accused of killing a Cedar Rapids man in 2011 was reset to October because one witness cannot be located and another witness wasn't available to testify this month.

Donovan Ross, charged with first-degree murder, waived his right to speedy trial and will not stand trial next week as previously set. His trial will now start Oct. 7, in Linn County District Court.

In the motion to continue, the attorneys also told the court that plea negotiations are ongoing.

Ross, along with is cousin, Justin Ross, 19, of Cedar Rapids, is accused of fatally shooting Andre Herron, 30, who was found dead on 7th Street SW, Nov. 26, 2011. According to criminal complaints, Justin Ross shot Herron with a .45 caliber revolver, causing his death, while Donovan Ross shot a .22-caliber revolver at Herron with the intent to kill him.

Multiple witnesses placed the pair at the scene of the shooting, according to a search warrant.