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5 killed in US shooting, gunman on the loose

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 May, 2023 12:44 PM

More than 250 police officers are searching for a gunman who fatally shot five neighbours with an A-R-15 style rifle on Friday night in Cleveland, Texas.

Over the weekend, the F-B-I admitted it had zero leads on 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza's whereabouts despite a widening dragnet near Houston.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has put up 50-thousand-dollars in reward money for tips leading to Oropeza's capture.

I’ve announced a $50K reward for info on the criminal who killed 5 illegal immigrants Friday. Also directed #OperationLoneStar to be on the lookout.

I continue working with state & local officials to ensure all available resources are deployed to respond. pic.twitter.com/SpkUgKqKGe
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 30, 2023

However he drew backlash on social media for referring to the victims as five "illegal immigrants.''

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