A multi-agency search is intensifying for a 22-year-old man accused of carrying out a violent crime spree across state lines, including multiple highway shootings near Arrowhead Stadium, a FIFA World Cup venue, 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, identified as a White and Hispanic man weighing approximately 184 pounds.
Sanchez-Munoz is listed as 5 feet 8 inches tall, with brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his right forearm.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to use extreme caution, warning that Sanchez-Munoz should be considered “armed and dangerous.”
Oscar Sanchez-Munoz is sought in connection with at least six shootings across several states. (FBI)
The manhunt is tied to a series of violent incidents reported in both Kansas and Missouri.
Authorities issued a state arrest warrant Tuesday after Sanchez-Munoz allegedly fired at a vehicle on June 11 in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Along with a charge of criminal discharge of a firearm, Sanchez-Munoz is also wanted in Wyandotte County on an aggravated assault warrant, with bond set at $100,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
