DAY 4: Suspect accused of killing 5 people, including child, captured

DAY 4: Man accused of killing 5 people, including child, remains on the run despite several possible sightings (Francisco Oropesa) (FBI Houston)

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas – The search ended Tuesday for suspect Francisco Oropesa, who is accused of murdering five people, including a child, inside a San Jacinto County home this past weekend.

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May 2, 7:30 p.m.

Oropesa was apprehended by law enforcement agents, FBI officials confirmed. He was arrested in the city of Cut and Shoot, Texas, San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon said.

May 2, 6:53 p.m.

The U.S. Marshals are increasing the reward for Oropesa by adding $20,000 to the already $80,000 reward, bringing the total to $100,000 for information leading to his capture.

The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force in Houston has been assisting with the multiagency manhunt since Oropesa was identified as a suspect.

Anyone with information on Oropeza’s current location is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2. Tips may also be submitted via the USMS Tips App.

May 2, 2:40 p.m.

Digital billboards are on display across the Houston area reminding drivers there’s an $80,000 reward for Oropesa.

May 2, 2:15 p.m.

Officials are using all available human and technological resources to gather information and tips on the shootings. Law enforcement agencies are analyzing hundreds of pieces of information from all over, FBI Houston said.

May 2, 1:14 p.m.

It took half an hour for San Jacinto County deputies to arrive at the scene of the shooting, a survivor said. By that time, the victims were killed, and the gunman was gone.

Wilson Garcia said he and his wife first called the police late Friday night after their neighbor refused to stop shooting a gun outside and threatened them.

Read more from NBC News.

May 2, 9:17 a.m.

The FBI said it is working with law enforcement agencies across the state, country and across the border.

“We’re leaving no stone unturned,” the agency said in a tweet.

Anyone with information on Oropesa’s whereabouts is urged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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