The reward for information leading to the capture of escapee Gonzalo Lopez has been raised to $50,000*.
As of press time on Monday, this fugitive has not yet been apprehended. Law enforcement believe he may still be in the Leon County area.
On May 12, the 46-year-old inmate who was serving a life sentence for capital murder and attempted capital murder assaulted a correctional officer on a transport bus and then fled from the vehicle. TDCJ, Office of Inspector General, DPS, and multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing the search for Lopez.
“We will not rest until Lopez is caught,” said Executive Director Bryan Collier. “I want to personally thank all of the agencies who are assisting in this massive search and those agencies that are contributing to the reward. Should you have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Crime Stoppers tip line.”
Those with information on the suspect should call TDCJ OIG Crime Stoppers at 1-800-832-8477or 936-437-5171.
Lopez is approximately 6’0” feet tall and 190 lbs and was last seen wearing white clothing in a wooded area off of Highway 7 in Leon County.
*Texas Department of Public Safety offering a $35,000 reward, U.S. Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward, and the TDCJ OIG is offering a $5,000 reward.
