The search for a Texas gunman who allegedly murdered his neighbours has stretched into a second day, with authorities saying he could be anywhere
The search for a Texas gunman who allegedly murdered his neighbours after they asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard has stretched into a second day, with authorities saying he could be anywhere.Tracking dogs lost his scent in a dense forestFrancisco Oropeza, 38, remained at large more than 18 hours after the shooting that left five people dead, including an 8-year-old boy.
Police recovered the AR-15 Mr Oropeza allegedly used in the shootings, but authorities were not sure if he was carrying another weapon, he said.The attack happened near the town of Cleveland, north of Houston, on a street where some residents said neighbours often unwind by firing off guns. A few months ago, Mr Arevalo said Mr Oropeza threatened to kill his dog after it got loose in the neighbourhood and chased the pit bull in his truck.
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