At a press conference on Sunday, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers and FBI Houston Special Agent in Charge James Smith announced a $80,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Francisco Oropesa, a 38-year-old man wanted for the shooting of five people in Cleveland, Texas on Friday night. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has offered additional resources to aid in the search, and over 200 officers are going door to door asking for information. The FBI is asking anyone with information to contact them, and reminding the public that Oropesa is considered armed and dangerous.
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Authorities are searching for Francisco Oropeza, a 38-year-old Texas man accused of shooting five people, including an 8-year-old boy, on Friday night. The search area has been widened to 20 miles from the scene of the shooting, and investigators have found clothes and a phone in a rural area. The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Texas Rangers, and the public has been warned not to approach Oropeza if they see him.
President Joe Biden addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, emphasizing the importance of a free press and vowing to continue working to free Americans wrongfully detained abroad. He met privately with the parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, one of many held overseas on false charges, and acknowledged the several American journalists under siege in authoritarian countries. His speech was met with applause, as he reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the freedom of the press and freeing those wrongfully detained.
General Mills has issued a nationwide recall of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour due to the presence of salmonella. The recall affects 2-, 5- and 10-pound bags with a “better if used by” date of March 27 and 28, 2024. Consumers are advised to discard the affected flour or return it to the store for a refund. Products made with the recalled flour can be consumed if cooked to a temperature of 160°F (71°C).
On Saturday evening, fourteen people were injured when the roof of an off-campus house near Ohio State University collapsed. Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin said that the roof was likely overloaded with people, and that none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing, and the Division of Fire is reminding people to be aware of the weight limits of any structure they are on.
The U.S. Army has announced a mandatory aviation stand-down in response to two fatal helicopter crashes in the last month, which killed three soldiers in Alaska and seven in Kentucky. The stand-down will require all Army aviators, except those participating in critical missions, to complete the required training in order to ensure the safety of aviators and prevent future accidents. The Army is conducting an investigation into both crashes to determine the cause.
On Saturday, a massive fire erupted at an oil depot in Sevastopol, Crimea after it was hit by two of Ukraine’s drones, according to the Moscow-installed governor of the port city. Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have been escalating, with the Ukrainian government accusing Russia of sending military forces into the country’s east and south. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and it is unclear what the impact of the fire will be on the region.
Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman, is facing charges related to national defense information and classified documents or materials. Prosecutors argued for his detention, citing an arsenal of guns and social media posts about wanting to kill people. Teixeira's family released a statement in support of him, and the judge has yet to decide whether he should be kept in custody until his trial.