A man accused of murdering another man along the St. Joseph River in Elkhart is scheduled to stand trial. 

His trial is set for October 19.

Michael Hawkins Junior is charged in the July 2025 death of Anthony Null, whose body was found in the river with a gunshot wound.

Prosecutors allege the two argued before the shooting.

Both sides told the court they are ready for trial.

The Goshen News says Hawkins’ defense plans to deny the allegations.