The manhunt for escaped Texas inmate, Gonzalo Lopez, came to a dramatic end moments after a family of five from the Houston area were found dead in what officials called the family's 'weekend residence' in Leon County. FOX13
During a press conference, Jason Clark with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice gave preliminary details on the case but was unable to go into specifics.
Clark said the home is believed to not be the victim family's primary residence, but their "weekend residence." He added that they are actually from theThe attack also appears to be random, as the license plates and registration were run by officials, and the owners have no ties to Lopez.
The manhunt for escaped Texas inmate Gonzalo Lopez came to a dramatic conclusion in Atascosa County, where he was shot and killed after a chase.Lopez was located. Clark says it happened around 10:30 p.m in Jourdanton, which is just south of San Antonio in Atascosa County. That's where officials encountered a truck that appeared to match the stolen Silverado's description.The driver, later confirmed to be Lopez, was shot during a brief gunfight with officers. He then reportedly succumbed to his injuries."I would say this is a tragedy that you had five individuals, who lost their lives," he said.
Officials say Lopez stabbed the driver in the hand with an unknown object. The officer and Lopez got out of the bus, and a second officer got out from the back of the bus. However, Lopez got back on the bus and started driving down the road.
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