He was released for a PRIOR charge on his own recognizance for some charges that sounded like they were misdemeanors. For the crime of shooting, they have bail set at 1 million dollars. And, if this was the first time he had been arrested, I could see the judge releasing him on his own recognizance. However, he won't get the same kid glove treatment for this shooting.
From your link..........................................
The Kansas City Star reported that Alatorre was recently released from jail in Missouri, where he faced pending charges for tampering with a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop. A judge reduced his bail and released him on his own recognizance over the objections of prosecutors.
Police said both men have been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, and bail has been set at $1 million for each. Villaneuva-Morales is considered armed and dangerous.
