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Man accused in deadly Pacific Beach shooting near Crystal Pier pleads not guilty to murder

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A man accused of a deadly shooting near Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach pleaded not guilty in court.

Brian McColley is charged with murder in the October shooting death of security guard Luis Alberto Quiroz-Arreola.

McColley was arrested on November 3 in connection with the October 5 shooting.

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Court documents show McColley faces 15 criminal counts, including weapons and drug charges.

Prosecutors also allege he has multiple prior robbery convictions.

He faces a possible life sentence if convicted.

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