Texas manhunt for Francisco Oropesa: Reward for gunman increased totaling $100K for capture
Texas Manhunt for Francisco Oropesa: Breakdown of previous run-ins with the law
FOX 26’s Natalie Hee shares more of what she’s learned about Francisco Oropesa’s previous criminal history and run-ins with Immigration officers after the search continues after he killed five of his neighbors in San Jacinto County.
HOUSTON - As the hunt for a gunman accused of killing five people during a mass shooting in San Jacinto County enters its fourth day, authorities are increasing the reward for his capture.
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A press release from the U.S. Marshals in the Southern District of Texas said it will be adding $20,000 to the reward for any information leading to Francisco Oropesa's capture. Making the total now $100,000 to find the 38-year-old fugitive from Mexico.
Several different agencies are assisting in the manhunt where five people, including a young boy, were killed. This, after investigators said he was asked by neighbors to stop shooting his AR-15 in his yard late Friday night because they had a baby who was trying to sleep.
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Oropesa is described as 5'6" tall weighing about 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He also has several tattoos on his back and arms. He is considered armed and dangerous, so investigators are not encouraging anyone to get near him, but instead call the U.S. Marshals at 1877-WANTED2. Tips may also be submitted via their app.