Authorities in Texas say the man accused of opening fire at his Texas neighbors' home and killing five people has been arrested after a four-day manhunt. Here are some things to know about the case:
hunt for 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza
More than 250 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, took part in the manhunt, which had come up empty despite additional manpower, scent-tracking dogs, drones and $80,000 in reward money being offered. The FBI in Houston tweeted Sunday that it was referring to the suspect as Oropesa, not Oropeza, to “better reflect his identity in law enforcement systems.” His family lists their name as Oropeza on a sign outside their yard, as well as in public records.Neighbors frequently fire guns in the rural community to unwind. But
He said while waiting for help to arrive, Oropeza ran toward him and reloaded. Garcia's house was packed with 15 people, several of them friends who had been there to join Garcia’s wife on a church retreat.
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