Texas Governor's Remarks on Mass Shooting Victims Draw Criticism

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The manhunt for Francisco Oropeza, accused of killing five people in a shooting in Cleveland, Texas, has entered its fourth day. Oropeza, a Mexican national who has been deported four times, is accused of opening fire on his neighbors after they asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard. The victims, who were all originally from Honduras, included a mother and her 9-year-old son. The search has involved over 250 law enforcement officers, scent-tracking dogs, drones, and $80,000 in reward money. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has faced criticism for drawing attention to the victims' immigration status.
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