Manhunt underway for Kansas City shooting spree suspect near World Cup venue; FBI offering $25K reward
Oscar Sanchez-Munoz is considered armed and dangerous after allegedly shooting at cars along Interstate 70
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities are issuing a stern warning to 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 across multiple states. (FBI)
The hunt for Sanchez-Munoz stems from multiple violent incidents spanning both Kansas and Missouri.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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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FBI officials said suspect, Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, has visible acne scars and is 5 feet 8 inches tall. (FBI)
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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.
The FBI released a wanted poster seeking the public's assistance in finding suspect Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. (FBI)
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.
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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 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.