John Amores charged with attempted homicide, bail set at P24k

Government prosecutors on Thursday filed an attempted homicide case against Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player John Amores and his brother over a shooting incident in Lumban, Laguna.

Lumban police chief Police Major Bob Louis Ordiz shared a copy of the information filed before the Lumban-Kalayaan Municipal Circuit Trial Court.

The recommended bail for Amores is P24,000 and P10,000 for his brother, John Red.

An attempted homicide case was filed against PBA player John Amores and his brother before the Municipal Circuit Trial Court in Lumban, Laguna over the Sep. 25 shooting incident. The recommended bail for Amores is P24,000. For his brother, P10,000. ????: Lumban Police @gmanews pic.twitter.com/fE5KCuVGBn

— Joviland Rita (@jovilandxrita) September 27, 2024

Investigation showed that Amores tried to shoot the victim identified as Lee Cacalda around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Maytalang Uno after having a heated argument in a basketball game.

The victim did not sustain any injuries.

Amores and his brother surrendered to authorities around 2 a.m. on Thursday due to alleged threats.

According to Amores, he already threw away the gun he used in the shooting incident.

Prosecutors said Amores used an unlicensed gun.

The PBA, meanwhile, said it was "saddened" by the incident.

"This is a matter subject of investigation by the police, and we cannot comment on it. But we are saddened by such an unfortunate incident," PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said.

In 2022, Amores became controversial for punching a player during a collegiate game. —VBL, GMA Integrated News