Judge sets bond for road rage shooting suspect

A judge set bond for a man accused of killing a 76-year-old woman who was on the way to her own birthday party.
Published: May. 19, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - On Friday, a judge set bond for a man accused of killing a 76-year-old woman who was on the way to her own birthday party.

Officials said Jonathan Luben, 26, got into a an altercation with another driver near the busy intersection of Wade Hampton Boulevard and Edwards Road in January. Luben then shot into the other car, fatally hitting Betty Amick, who was a passenger.

Luben has been charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and assault and battery.

Initially, Luben appeared for a bond hearing on April 14 but the court delayed the hearing.

On May 19, a judge set Luben’s bond $300,000.

The judge said Luben will be on house arrest and will have to wear an electronic monitor. He is also prohibited from having or using all firearms.

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