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Jose Jonathan Casarez

Case from Cleveland, TX dated Apr 28, 2023

Victim Details

Jose Jonathan Casarez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Cleveland

TX

2023-04-28

18

Jose

Jonathan Casarez

Yes

07/05/2026

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On April 28, 2023, in Cleveland, Texas, 18-year-old Jose Jonathan Casarez was among five individuals fatally shot in a tragic incident. The perpetrator, identified as 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza, allegedly opened fire on his neighbors after they requested he cease shooting his AR-15 rifle in his yard, as it was disturbing a sleeping baby. Oropeza, reportedly intoxicated at the time, responded, "I'll do what I want to in my front yard," before entering the neighbors' home and committing the sho ...
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  • KTSM 9 News: Prosecutor: Suspected Texas gunman tried to escape to Mexico
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