John Amores’s Filipino Parents Were Shocked To Hear The Tragic News
John Amores, a basketball player from the Philippines, is in the spotlight for shooting Lee Cacalda after a heated argument during a basketball game on September 25.
His parents were shocked to hear the tragic news, and John, with his brother, surrendered to the authorities.
Highlights
- John Amores’s father runs a small business, and his mother is a housewife.
- His younger brother was driving the motorcycle before the shooting incident, and they surrendered to the authorities.
- His brother is 5 years younger than him and served as a barangay chairman in Pagdanjan.
A 6 feet 2 inches tall Filipino athlete, he has played basketball since childhood and played professional basketball for Jose Rizal University (JRU).
He was involved in a controversy for punching four opposing players in the NCAA season 98 Men’s Basketball Tournament in November 2022.
Later, Batang Pier drafted him in the 2023 draft with the 51st overall pick.
He was happy to be selected and have a new start to his career. In September 2023, he told Filipino reporters,
I can show them that I can change and show people I will do what I must for a better career.
John Amores’s Filipino Parents supported his Athletic Career
26-year-old John Amores grew up in Yumchan, Laguna, Philippines.
His father runs a small business, and his mother is a housewife. His parents named him John Anthony W Amores.
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Although John has maintained a private lifestyle, he grew up in a stable family with his brother and followed Christianity.
His brother is 5 years younger than him and served as a barangay chairman in Pagdanjan.
His brother was driving the motorcycle before the shooting incident, and they received threats after the tragic incident.
Police Major Bob Louis Ordiz told GMA integrated News in Filipino,
They voluntarily surrendered to our station because there was a threat to their lives. They got scared for their safety, so they decided to come here.
John was a good athlete, and his parents supported his basketball career from childhood.
He was good in hands-on defense, court vision, and kicking out a pass to open teammates.
Additional Information
- John Amores went to Barangay Maytalang Uno after an argument with Lee Cacalda, and he allegedly fired at him but did not hit him.
- Willie Marcial declined to comment on the incident, and according to the progress report from the police, John’s gun wasn’t recovered.
- John and his brother’s complaints are expected to be filed at the Laguna Provincial Prosecution Office.
