Texas shooting suspect Francisco Oropesa was formally charged with five counts of murder during his first court appearance, Judge Randy Ellisor told reporters Wednesday.
His bond was set at $1.5 million for each charge, for a total bond amount of $7.5 million Wednesday afternoon at the San Jacinto County jail.
There may be a possibility for additional charges, Ellisor said.
Domingo Castilla, who was also arrested in connection with the apprehension of Oropesa, was charged with possession of marijuana and had a bond set at $5,000.
"This by far the worst case that I'm personally familiar with," he said. "It's a sad commentary on the human society."
Ellisor said Oropesa does not currently have an attorney, but paperwork is being filled out for him to get an attorney.
Ellisor said they used a certified Spanish interpreter during the proceeding, and Oropesa said very little while the charges were read. "He basically said, I see, I see, I see."
Oropesa was wrapped in a green towel as part of routine suicide prevention protocols.
His next court appearance won't be until after he's indicted, which isn't expected for weeks.