NorthPort Batang Pier player John Amores, along with his brother, posted a total of P34,000 bail for attempted homicide charges. The two figured in a shooting incident in Lumban, Laguna.
NorthPort Batang Pier player John Amores, along with his younger brother, have temporarily been released after posting bail on Friday, September 27.
The two were charged with attempted homicide after figuring in a shooting incident in Lumban, Laguna, according to a News5 report.
Local prosecutors recommended a bail of P24,000 for the PBA player, and P10,000 for his younger brother, who drove him to the scene where the shooting took place.
Prosecutors also noted Amores had an unlicensed gun and had "intent to kill".
A count of attempted homicide carries a penalty of six to 12 years imprisonment.
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Amores has yet to make a statement on the matter.
This is not the first time Amores got into a physical altercation, as he was involved in at least two incidents during his collegiate days. However, this is the first reported incident that he used a firearm.
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(With reports from News5)