Man charged in shooting death of child pleads not guilty to witness tampering charge Updated Feb 08, 2021; Posted Feb 08, 2021 Michael L. Elliott is one of four men who were charged in the 2018 death of 9-year-old Jennifer Trejo, who was struck by a stray bullet.(Joe Warner | For NJ Advance Media) Facebook Share A man facing trial in a 2018 shooting that killed a girl sleeping in her bed has pleaded not guilty following his recent indictment on a witness tampering charge. His attorney is also denying he had any role in preparing an affidavit at the center of the new allegation. Michael L. E...