Authorities offering $50K reward after Gonzalo Lopez, Texas convicted murderer, escapes

Corrections officers say the convicted assassin managed to flee his cell, steal a transport bus with inmates on board, after which crash it earlier than getting away on foot on Thursday.

The search in Leon County, Texas, which is roughly 116 miles north of Houston, is for 46-year-old Lopez.

In keeping with the Texas Division of Legal Justice, the crash occurred on Freeway 7 close to the city of Centerville. Not one of the inmates or officers on the bus have been damage.

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“We is not going to relaxation till Lopez is caught,” Govt Director Bryan Collier mentioned. “I need to personally thank the entire companies who’re aiding on this huge search and people companies which might be contributing to the reward. Ought to you will have data on his whereabouts, please contact the Crime Stoppers tip line.”

Lopez is serving a life sentence for capital homicide out of Hidalgo County, Texas and tried capital homicide out of Webb County, Texas.

Authorities say that in the event you spot Lopez, don’t strategy him and instantly name 911.

Texas Division of Public Security is providing a $35,000 reward, U.S. Marshals are providing a $10,000 reward and the TDCJ OIG is providing a $5,000 reward.