FBI offers reward in manhunt for KC shooting suspect near World Cup stadium
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A multi-agency manhunt is underway for a 22-year-old suspect accused of a violent interstate crime spree that included highway shootings and a violent standoff with police near the FIFA World Cup at Arrowhead Stadium.
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, described as a White and Hispanic man weighing approximately 184 pounds.
He is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his right forearm.
Authorities are sternly warning the public that Sanchez-Munoz should be considered “armed and dangerous.”
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Oscar Sanchez-Munoz is wanted in connection with at least six shootings in multiple states. (FBI)
Sanchez-Munoz’s capture stems from a spate of violent incidents in both Kansas and Missouri.
A state warrant was issued for his arrest Tuesday after he allegedly shot into a car on June 11 in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
In addition to the criminal release for the firearms charge, Sanchez-Munoz also has an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault in the same county with $100,000 bail.
Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officials said they believe Sanchez-Munoz is the prime suspect in all five shootings that occurred Tuesday night on Interstate 70 in Kansas City, Missouri, just a few miles from Arrowhead Stadium, the site of several FIFA World Cup matches.
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FBI officials said the suspect, Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, had visible acne scars and was 6 feet tall. (FBI)
One person was killed in the shootings, another was seriously injured, and several others are expected to recover, including an Uber driver who was shot in the leg while driving fans to the World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria, Fox News reported.
The Kansas City shootings led to an intense overnight firefight at a home in Independence, Missouri, which ended in a fire, according to police.
After the flames were extinguished and the home was deemed safe by fire personnel Wednesday morning, investigators along with K-9 units and Missouri State Fire Marshals searched the burned property thoroughly but were unable to find Sanchez-Munoz.
The FBI released a wanted poster asking for the public’s help in finding suspect Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. (FBI)
However, authorities successfully recovered the car believed to be involved in Tuesday night’s shootings.
As of Saturday afternoon, no possible cause had been released.
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The FBI and KCPD are urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they spot Sanchez-Munoz.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911, submit a tip to kccrimestoppers.com or contact your local FBI office.
