A multi-agency search is underway for a 22-year-old man accused in a violent crime spree that crossed state lines, including a series of highway shootings near Arrowhead Stadium during FIFA World Cup events and a fiery confrontation with police.
The FBI’s Kansas City field office is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. Authorities describe him as a White and Hispanic man who weighs approximately 184 pounds.
Sanchez-Munoz is 5 feet 8 inches tall, with brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his right forearm, according to investigators.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public not to approach him, warning that Sanchez-Munoz should be considered “armed and dangerous.”
The search is tied to several violent incidents reported in both Kansas and Missouri.
A state arrest warrant was issued Tuesday after Sanchez-Munoz allegedly fired at a vehicle on June 11 in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
In addition to a charge of criminal discharge of a firearm, Sanchez-Munoz is wanted in the same county on an aggravated assault warrant with a $100,000 bond.
Kansas City Police Department officials said Sanchez-Munoz is also believed to be the primary suspect in five shootings that occurred Tuesday night in Kansas City, Missouri, along Interstate 70. The incidents happened just miles from Arrowhead Stadium, where several FIFA World Cup matches were taking place.
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.
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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.
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.
The FBI and KCPD are urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they spot Sanchez-Munoz.
