ORLANDO, Fla. — The man accused of shooting and killing a person outside of Savoy, an Orlando nightclub, is expected to be back in court Monday.
Jean Borja Gil de la Madr’s attorneys say he should be eligible for bond and that a self-defense argument could be on the table.
Borja Gil de la Madr is facing a charge of second degree murder with a firearm after investigators said he shot and killed Julien Cruz on February 22.
Investigators said the shooting followed a fight outside the nightclub.
Defense attorney Mark O’Mara argues his client was trying to leave before someone opened his car door and that’s when attorneys say he fired his gun. O’Mara told Channel 9 this could involve a case of self-defense.
A bond amount and possible video evidence could be discussed in court on Monday.
The hearing is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando.
Channel 9 will have a crew there to bring you the latest updates on air and online.
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