The wife of Texas mass shooting suspect Francisco Oropeza has been arrested on Wednesday for allegedly helping the man evade authorities for four days, according to reports.
Police arrested Divimara Lamar Nava for an alleged connection with the suspect’s alleged shooting of his five neighbors. Nava allegedly claimed that she did not know of Oropeza’s location. However, the police claim that Lamar Nava played a role in helping Oropeza hide in a home that he was later found in. (RELATED: Elite Team Of Border Patrol Agents Nabbed Texas Shooting Suspect)
Authorities arrested Lamar Nava for reportedly, “providing material aid and encouragement, food, clothes, and arranged transport” to the suspect.
The suspect, who is a Mexican national that has been deported from the United States four times prior, was seemingly settled into his hiding spot because he reportedly thought that he was safe from arrest.
Mass murderer captured. Where did he get the assault style rifle? Texas shooting suspect: Francisco Oropesa accused of killing 5 neighbors captured, official says @NBCNews https://t.co/3DCaBLXKw0
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“I believe he thought he was in a safe spot,” said Tim Kean, chief deputy with the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office.
Police have arrested an unidentified man they claim is Oropeza’s friend in with charges of Marijuana possession. Authorities claim that the man is Oropeza’s friend and helped the suspect evade arrest. They claim that they expect the man to face charges for obstructing Oropeza’s apprehension.
Francisco Oropeza was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murdering his five neighbors in a mass shooting after a four-day manhunt. Police, acting on a tip, found Oropeza hiding under a pile of clothes in the home of an unnamed relative.