--- title: Texas Gunman That Killed 5 Still At Large: What to Know description: Police have arrested the Texas gunman who allegedly shot his neighbors after they asked him to stop firing his rifle in his yard. canonical: https://time.com/6275843/texas-gunman-at-large/ author: Solcyré Burga article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2023-04-30T16:42:53.000Z article:modified_time: 2023-12-11T20:19:00.000Z article:section: U.S. og:title: Texas Gunman That Killed 5 People Captured Following Manhunt og:description: Oropeza has been charged with five counts of murder and has a $5 million bond. og:url: https://time.com/6275843/texas-gunman-at-large/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt6bc954e2e762b82d/698a0ada09208fb35541662c/Police-Line.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Yellow police tape og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Texas Gunman That Killed 5 People Captured Following Manhunt twitter:description: Oropeza has been charged with five counts of murder and has a $5 million bond. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt6bc954e2e762b82d/698a0ada09208fb35541662c/Police-Line.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Texas Gunman That Killed 5 People Captured Following Manhunt > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=2dff9057-ab20-46c3-ad31-e3bacc4f83b8&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional)  by [Solcyré Burga](https://time.com/author/solcyre-burga/)  ## Solcyré Burga Reporter Updated: Dec 11, 2023 8:19 PM UTCPublished: Apr 30, 2023 4:42 PM UTC  Police tape Police tapeGetty Images  by [Solcyré Burga](https://time.com/author/solcyre-burga/)  ## Solcyré Burga Reporter Updated: Dec 11, 2023 8:19 PM UTCPublished: Apr 30, 2023 4:42 PM UTC Police have arrested the Texas gunman who allegedly shot his neighbors—killing five people, including a 9-year-old boy—after they asked him to stop firing his rifle in his yard. The suspect was found after a four-day-long search that began when he fled the scene on Friday. The FBI Houston office previously announced that they were [offering a combined reward](https://twitter.com/FBIHouston) of up to $80,000 for information that could help them find 38-year-old suspect Francisco Oropeza. Attempts to track the suspect through his phone’s location went cold Saturday evening after the gunman left behind his cellphone, along with articles of clothing, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said. Police also found the AR-15 rifle they believe was used during the shooting. Officials were able to locate him Tuesday thanks to an FBI hotline tip at 5:15 p.m. the same day. He was arrested a little over an hour later, after authorities found him hiding in a closet. “He is behind bars and will live out his life behind bars,” Capers said Tuesday evening. Video footage of the gunman, who was described as “armed and dangerous” by the FBI, shows him approaching his neighbor’s door in Cleveland, Texas, according to authorities, after which he shot and killed half of the people inside. Oropeza has been charged with five counts of murder and has a $5 million bond. Here’s what to know about the shooting. ## What happened? On Friday, Oropeza’s neighbors, including Wilson Garcia, the father of the child who was killed, asked Oropeza to stop firing shots in his yard because a baby was trying to sleep. Police say the gunman, who was inebriated, responded, “I’ll do what I want to in my front yard.” The gunman then allegedly approached his neighbor’s house with the rifle and killed Garcia’s wife in the doorway before shooting four other victims in the head within close range, according to authorities. Neighbors in the area [contend that it’s common](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/29/cleveland-texas-gunman-kills-five-8-year-old/) for people to shoot in their yard after work, leading them to think nothing of the gunshots until they saw the father of the children come outside asking for someone to call an ambulance. Police say that they were already on their way to the house for a harassment complaint at about 11:30 p.m. Friday when they received several 911 calls about an active shooter on-scene. A SWAT team conducted a search and found that the gunman had fled the premises. Capers indicated during a Saturday news conference that they had gone to Oropeza’s house before and talked to him about shooting his gun in his yard, which can be illegal. San Jacinto County [law allows](https://www.co.san-jacinto.tx.us/upload/page/6917/LOCALGOVERNMENTCODE.pdf) municipalities to decide regulations about discharging a gun outside of a shooting range. In Cleveland, Texas, [this means that a person](https://library.municode.com/tx/cleveland/codes/code%5Fof%5Fordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR%5FCH82OF%5FARTVWE%5FS82-67DIFIAIGUSHOTWEPREX) may only fire a gun on their property to protect livestock against predatory animals if their property is at least one acre large, and the projectile from the gun does not enter someone else’s property. ## Who are the victims? The five victims were identified as: Julisa Molina Rivera, 31; Sonia Argentina Guzman, 25; Diana Velazquez Alvarado, 21; Jose Jonathan Casarez, 18; and Daniel Enrique Laso, 8\. They were all of Honduran descent. Capers said that some of the victims had just arrived in Cleveland, Texas from Houston. Other family members had been living in the neighborhood for two years, [according to the Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/29/cleveland-texas-gunman-kills-five-8-year-old/). “They were a very happy family. Christian. They were kind,” Vianey Balderas, who lives in the neighborhood where the shooting took place**,** [told the Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/29/cleveland-texas-gunman-kills-five-8-year-old/). “It hurts a lot, because I did love the family a lot. I am now afraid to be at home,” she added. There were five other people in the house at the time of the shooting, but they were not harmed. “Our condolences to the families of the victims of this terrible crime in San Jacinto, Texas. In which 5 people supposedly of Honduran nationality have died. Our consulate has been instructed to contact the authorities and closely monitor the case,” tweeted Enrique Reina, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Honduras. “We demand that the full weight of the law be applied against the person(s) responsible for this crime.” Gov. Greg Abbott said his heart went out to the “the families and loved ones” of the victims, but he was criticized after he [referred to the family](https://twitter.com/GregAbbott%5FTX/status/1652783731290013696) as “5 illegal immigrants” on Twitter. (The status of the victims remains under question after immigrant rights activist Carlos Eduardo Espina shared [a photo of one of the victim’s residency card](https://twitter.com/cespina1998/status/1652879068168159233) on Twitter, which he said was sent by Alvarado’s husband. TIME has not independently verified the photo.) 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