Francisco Oropesa, the suspect in the recent Texas shooting, has been captured by authorities after a tip-off from the public. The shooting, which occurred on April 29th at a business in Bryan, Texas, left one person dead and several others injured.
Oropesa was apprehended on May 1st in Bedias, Texas, which is approximately 40 miles away from the scene of the shooting. The 27-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident, and has been charged with murder and five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
According to authorities, Oropesa was an employee at the cabinet-making business where the shooting took place. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but it is believed to be related to a workplace dispute.
The quick capture of Oropesa was made possible thanks to a tip-off from a member of the public, who reported seeing a suspicious person matching the suspect’s description in the Bedias area. Law enforcement officials were able to quickly respond and apprehend Oropesa, bringing a swift resolution to the case.
The shooting has left the community in shock, but authorities are commending the quick action of the public and law enforcement in bringing the suspect to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to come forward.
