Suspected Texas Mass Shooter Francisco Oropesa Arrested After Manhunt – A Recap
Following a manhunt spanning several days, authorities successfully captured and arrested Francisco Oropesa, the suspect accused of killing five of his neighbors in Cleveland, Texas on Friday (NBC News). A tip to the FBI ultimately led to his arrest, ending the days-long search (CNN). Among the victims were a 9-year-old boy and a third-grade student (CBS News; ABC13).
Oropesa, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, reportedly had what has been described as a “death cult” shrine in his bedroom (New York Post). The U.S. Marshals in the Southern District of Texas increased the reward for any information leading to his capture to $100,000 (FOX 26 Houston).
The motive for the massacre appears to have arisen from a noise complaint (The Independent). The shooting happened in San Jacinto County (ABC13). Oropesa’s arrest brings a sense of closure for the survivors mourning their loved ones and anxious residents in the area (Houston Chronicle).
Officials have placed Oropesa in custody (Houston Public Media), and now begins the legal process to determine what charges and consequences he will face in light of the tragedy that unfolded in Cleveland, Texas.
