Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Beverly O'Connell's order for David Andrew Armstrong to face trial came after nearly two days of testimony at a preliminary hearing at the San Fernando courthouse.
Armstrong is accused of fatally shooting Brian Russell Kaplon in the chest with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle during a gathering on St. Patrick's Day at Armstrong's home. Armstrong, who works at his father-in-law's foam packaging business, remains free $1-million bail, officials said.
If convicted of the murder as well as the sentence enhancement for using a gun, Armstrong faces up to 50 years to life in state prison.
Kaplon, who worked in the finance department at NBCUniversal, was described by friends and co-workers as affable and creative. He was married and left three children.
Authorities said Armstrong was showing Kaplon the rifle at Armstrong's home when the weapon discharged. Armstrong was arrested after allegedly making conflicting statements about the shooting.
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