Authorities said Wednesday that additional arrests have been made in connection to the deadly shooting of five people in Cleveland, Texas.
The suspected gunman, Francisco Oropesa, was apprehended in Conroe, Texas, Tuesday evening after a four-day manhunt. The FBI said he was found hiding in a laundry closet.
At a press conference early Wednesday, Lt. Timothy Kean, second in command at the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office, said additional arrests have been made.
Kean said he would not provide the exact number, saying the amount is “fluid right now,” but not more than five.
“There have been several arrests, but I can’t go into the details on that,” Kean added Wednesday morning.
“I’m not going to say his name. You guys know his name. He’s in this jail right here,” Kean said of Oropesa. “I don’t think he deserves the glory for what he’s done.”
“He’s in this jail probably having a hot breakfast when we’re out here talking about it,” Kean added.
Kean also would not confirm whether or not Oropesa’s wife is among those arrested. Oropesa’s bond will be officially set at the jail by a judge Wednesday morning, Kean said.
It’s already expected to be $5 million, as was determined by the judge who issued the initial arrest warrant for murder.
This is a developing news story. Please check back for updates.
