The search continues for a Texas inmate serving a life sentence for homicide who escaped from a transport bus after stabbing the driver. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice mentioned the reward for his seize is now as much as $50,000.
Gonzalo Lopez escaped custody Thursday in Leon County, a rural space between Dallas and Houston. The bus driver’s accidents weren’t thought of life-threatening. Classes have been canceled Friday in the close by Centerville Independent School District as a precaution.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Gonzalo Lopez, 46, escaped custody Thursday after he overpowered the driver of a jail transport bus. The driver’s accidents weren’t thought of life-threatening.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted video and images on social media displaying TDCJ, the Texas Department of Public Safety and regulation enforcement companies utilizing horse and canine groups to seek for in rural Leon County on Sunday.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says a $50,000 reward is being provided for information resulting in Lopez’s seize. If you recognize of his whereabouts, please name our Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-832-8477 or 936-437-5171.
Officials say 16 prisoners have been aboard the bus, however nobody else escaped.
Lopez was convicted in 2006 of killing a person alongside the Texas-Mexico border.