Manhunt underway for Kansas City shooting spree suspect near World Cup venue; FBI offering $25K reward
A multi-agency manhunt is underway for a 22-year-old suspect accused of a violent cross-state crime spree, which included a string of highway shootings near the FIFA World Cup at Arrowhead Stadium and a fiery standoff with police.
The FBI's Kansas City field office announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, who is described as a White and Hispanic man weighing about 184 pounds.
He is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his right forearm.
Authorities are issuing a stern warning to the public that Sanchez-Munoz should be considered "armed and dangerous."
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The hunt for Sanchez-Munoz stems from multiple violent incidents spanning both Kansas and Missouri.
A state warrant was issued for his arrest on Tuesday after he allegedly shot at a car June 11 in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
In addition to the criminal discharge of a firearm charge, Sanchez-Munoz has an outstanding warrant in the same county for aggravated assault, which carries a $100,000 bond.
Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officials said they believe Sanchez-Munoz is also the prime suspect in five shootings Tuesday night in Kansas City, Missouri, which happened along Interstate 70, just miles from Arrowhead Stadium — where several FIFA World Cup matches were being held.
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One person was killed in the shootings, another suffered serious injuries and multiple others — including an Uber driver who was shot in the leg while taking fans to the World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria — are expected to recover, Fox News reported.
The Kansas City shootings sparked an intense, overnight standoff at a home in Independence, Missouri, which ended in the house catching fire, according to police.
Once the flames were extinguished and the house was deemed safe by fire personnel Wednesday morning, investigators, along with K-9 units and Missouri State Fire Marshals, thoroughly searched the burned property, but were unable to find Sanchez-Munoz.
Authorities did, however, successfully recover the car believed to be involved in the Tuesday night shootings.
No potential motives have been released, as of Saturday afternoon.
The FBI and KCPD are urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they spot Sanchez-Munoz.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 911, submit tips to kccrimestoppers.com or contact their local FBI office, or contact their local FBI office.
