A Wathena teenager charged in connection with a shooting at an underage drinking party in Buchanan County remains in custody. William Dowlen’s preliminary hearing was delayed Friday as his attorney asks the court for more information in the case.

Sheriff’s investigators described a large party during the early morning hours of January 22 in the area of S.E. Mt. Zion Road. According to a court affidavit, 20-year-old Justice Joiner was shot in the leg during a disturbance at the party. Joiner suffered injuries that required multiple surgeries.

Dowlen is charged with a class-e felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.

During a preliminary hearing docket call on Friday, Dowlen appeared with his attorney, who asked for a continuance. Associate Circuit Judge Keith Marquart agreed, and rescheduled the case May 12.

Dowlen remains in custody in the Buchanan County Jail, unable to post a $25,000 hybrid bond.