This article provides information on the shooter Francisco Oropesa Jail, who is from Cleveland, Texas.
A man suspected of carrying out a mass shooting in the area near Cleveland, Texas killed five people last week, including a nine-year-old child.
The five victims, believed to be Hondurans, ranged in age between 9 and 31. The shooting took place near Cut and Shoot about 17 miles west from Cleveland.
The police have recovered the AR-15-style rifle that was used in the shooting. They also found clothes and a cellphone believed to be belonging to the suspect Francisco Oropesa.
Francisco Oropesa Jail : Cleveland Texas Shooter Arrested and Charged
After an extensive search lasting several days, authorities arrested Francisco Oropesa at around 7pm local time. He is suspected of being the shooter who carried out the mass shooting in Cleveland, Texas.
He was arrested in Cut and Shoot (Texas) and held for murder charges. Oropesa has been held at Montgomery County Jail on a bond of $5 million.
Sheriff Greg Capers said that Oropesa shot at his neighbors Friday night, after they asked him not to fire rounds in his backyard. Later that evening, a news conference was planned to discuss the arrest.Francisco Oropesa, a suspect, is suspected of the mass shooting that took place in Cleveland, Texas on April 30th, 2023.
Oropesa was arrested for the shooting in Cleveland, Texas. Oropesa was deported from the United States on four occasions, the last time in 2016.
Oropesa is not known to have a current immigration status. Oropesa may have entered the country illegally, or in violation of immigration laws. It is not clear whether Oropesa’s immigration status had any impact on the shooting.
The motive for the shooting in Cleveland, Texas has not been revealed by the authorities. It may take time for the investigation to be completed.
It is likely that law enforcement officials are conducting an extensive investigation to collect evidence and interview witnesses. They may withhold information in order to not compromise the investigation.
The charges that are brought against him will depend on the evidence gathered in the course of the investigation.
Depending on the circumstances of the shooting, the man may also face charges such as aggravated battery or weapons offenses.
After reviewing the evidence collected by the investigators, the district attorney’s will decide whether to file charges.
Cleveland Texas Shooting that Killed Five People
On April 30, 2023, five people were killed in the Cleveland, Texas shooting.
The Cleveland, Texas shooting shocked and saddened local residents. The neighbors of the victims created a memorial in their honor.
The victims were a woman, her 18-year old son, two women and a mother.Five people were killed in a shooting that took place on Friday night in San Jacinto County, including an 8-year-old.
Sonia Guzman (28) was identified, as were Diana Velasquez (20), Obdulia Molin (31) Jonathan Caceres ( 18) and Daniel Enrique Lazo (9). The victims are all from Honduras. They were all shot in the head.
Flowers, candles and messages of support to the families of victims are included in the memorial created by neighbours. The community struggles to mourn and accept the tragedy.
The shooting has renewed calls for gun controls and action to avoid similar incidents in the future.