TroskeDavid3New Rockford (CSi) A New Rockford man accused of murder in the death of a Pingree man,made his initial appearance, Thursday, in Southeast District Court, on murder and attempted murder charges.

51 year old David Troske, is accused of murder in the death of 41 year old Donald Perleberg,of Pingree, and attempted murder in the shooting of 51 year old Mary Seiler, of New Rockford.

Troske also faces charges of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and carrying a firearm into an establishment where alcohol is served.

Troske rescinded an earlier request for a court-appointed attorney and was represented by attorney Alex Reichert from Grand Forks during the proceedings.

Troske remains in custody in the Ramsey County jail on $2 million bail.

Judge James Hovey said Troske will be scheduled for a preliminary hearing.

The shooting occurred at a wedding reception at about 1 a.m. Sunday at the New Rockford Eagles Aerie 2923.

Seiler remains in a Bismarck hospital intensive care unit,

Troske is facing a Class AA felony murder charge with a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole. The attempted murder charge is a Class A felony punishable by 20 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Aggravated assault and reckless endangerment are Class C felonies punishable by five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Carrying a firearm in a liquor establishment is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by one year in jail and a $3,000 fine.