Officials are searching for the convicted murderer and Texas inmate Gonzalo Lopez after escaping the prison bus by stabbing the driver.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice recently released new photos of inmate Gonzalo Lopez. The pictures were captured from the surveillance camera footage on his escape. They have also set a $50,000 reward for whoever leads to arrest him, as he is a hazardous man with multiple charges, including murder.
Where Is Texas Inmate Gonzalo Lopez?
Texas inmate Gonzalo Lopez is expected to be around Leon county after escaping from custody on May 12. The police department is searching for him between Dallas and Houston. After stabbing the officer and stealing the bus used for his transport, he managed to escape.
TDJC said he was transported for the medical appointment from Hughes Unit to the Estelle Unit in Huntsville when he managed to escape. He was taken as a high-risk inmate and transported in a separate caged area of the bus.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is releasing new photos of escapee Gonzalo Lopez. The pictures were taken from surveillance footage on the morning of the escape as the inmate is being escorted to the prison bus. pic.twitter.com/8LB6pmi08I
— TDCJ (@TDCJ) May 18, 2022
The 46-year-old culprit freed himself from the restraints, cut through expanded metal, and made his way out from the bottom of the cage before attacking the driving officer. He stopped the bus and fought the Lopez. The second officer made his approach when Gonzalo got back on a bus and drove away.
The officers also fired a gun and disabled the bus. Thus, he crashed the vehicle on the side of the road and escaped to the wooded area.
Gonzalo Lopez Wiki And Murder Details- How Many People Has He Killed?
We are not aware of all Gonzalo Lopez police report details by now. However, according to CBS News, the Texas inmate has a criminal history of kidnapping, aggravated assault, and murder.
Nevertheless, he was currently serving a life sentence for killing a man with a pickaxe. Additionally, he was also charged with an attempt to murder a deputy. Therefore, there is a $50,000 reward for one with the information leading to his capture. As mentioned by ABC 13, the Texas Department of Public Safety is offering $35,000, TDCJ is giving $5000, and U.S. Marshals are offering $10k.
Is Gonzalo Lopez From The Cartel?
Gonzalo Lopez is reportedly to have ties with Mexican drug cartels. According to the Independent, he worked for the La Mana drug cartel in Tamaulipas, Mexico. He had killed Lupe Ramirez with a pickaxe for $40,000 drug debt.
Tonight, famed bounty hunter and TV personality @DogBountyHunter gave his insight into the search and escape of fugitive #GonzaloLopez, saying, “This guy will not get away.”
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— NewsNation (@NewsNation) May 14, 2022
Additionally, he was convicted of murder as he executed the victim brutally. According to reports, he tied up and dumped the man in a shallow grave. Thus, all the authorities ask the residents to be very cautious and report the police right away if they know anything about him.