Manhunt for Kansas City shooting suspect enters seventh day
The search for Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, 22, persists as it stretches into its seventh day in Kansas City, Missouri. Sanchez-Munoz is accused of a violent streak that resulted in one fatality and injuries to four others. His family has alerted authorities to signs suggesting he may have been experiencing schizophrenia. In an effort to aid the investigation, the FBI has announced a $25,000 reward for any leads that could help capture him.
In a recent development, police informed Fox News on Wednesday of the discovery of what is believed to be the body of suspect Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. His remains were found by family members in the basement of a house ravaged by fire, located near the Kansas City World Cup venues.
Authorities reported that the family reached out to law enforcement around 2 p.m. local time after stumbling upon the decomposed body, concealed under layers of rubble.
Though the family had visited the burnt-out residence multiple times following a standoff with the police, it was only through clearing the debris and following a distinctive odor that they uncovered the concealed remains.
Oscar Sanchez-Munoz had been linked to at least six separate shootings across various states. (FBI)
Previously, investigators, federal partners and K-9 units had repeatedly searched the Independence, Missouri, property without success.
Authorities said the basement partially collapsed, flooded with water, and was filled with a large amount of “clutter,” which complicated the search.
The discovery brings a presumed end to a massive multi-agency manhunt that began after Sanchez-Munoz allegedly fired at vehicles along Interstate 70, just miles from Arrowhead Stadium where FIFA World Cup matches were being held.
The FBI released a wanted poster seeking the public’s assistance in finding suspect Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. (FBI)
The spree of half dozen shootings left one person dead and several others seriously injured, including an Uber driver who was shot while transporting soccer fans.
During the search for Sanchez-Munoz, the FBI offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to his capture, warning the public that he was “armed and dangerous.”
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche had publicly speculated that the suspect might be dead inside the Missouri home, though police were unable to confirm it at the time.
FBI officials said suspect Oscar Sanchez-Munoz had visible acne scars and is 5 feet 8 inches tall. (FBI)
Officials said investigators are currently operating under the assumption that the deceased person is Sanchez-Munoz, noting clothing on the body matched what the shooter wore during last week’s attacks.
A medical examiner will confirm the identity and determine the cause of death.
Officials assured the public there is no threat to the community, and added that all surviving victims are expected to recover.