Escaped convicted captured, killed

Per Leon County Sheriff’s Office suspect Gonzalo Lopez was captured on the evening of Thursday, June 2. About 11:00 p.m. Thursday, Leon County Sheriff’s Office stated, “Suspect Gonzalo Lopez is captured and deceased.”

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According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice around 9 p.m Thursday while investigating leads inside the search perimeter, law enforcement agencies received a call from an individual who had become concerned after not hearing from an elderly relative. Law enforcement officers responded to the residence and discovered the bodies of two adults and three children. A 1999 white Chevrolet Silverado was also missing from the residence.  It was believed that the escaped inmate, Gonzalo Lopez, may have been driving the vehicle and may have been armed. Law enforcement in Atascosa County located the stolen vehicle, disabled it with spike strips, and gunfire ensued.  At approximately 10:30 p.m, the TDCJ received information that Lopez had been shot by law enforcement in Jourdanton, Texas, South of San Antonio.  Lopez has been confirmed deceased, and no law enforcement officers were reported to be harmed during the exchange.

Correction: The TDCJ received updated information regarding the victims. The victims included one adult and four minors. 

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