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Kansas City shooting suspect remains at after deadly interstate shootings
KMBC • • nation
Key Points:
- A series of shootings in Kansas City on Tuesday evening, believed to be carried out by Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, resulted in one death and four injuries, prompting a regional manhunt on Wednesday.
- The attacks occurred between 6 and 6:30 p.m., targeting several eastbound vehicles across multiple locations from Interstate 670 near Wyoming Street to Truman Road and Hardesty Avenue.
- Police traced the investigation to a house in Independence, where a standoff and subsequent fire occurred; investigators continue gathering evidence while authorities urge the public to assist in locating Sanchez-Munoz, who is considered armed and dangerous.
- One victim was an Uber driver en route to a World Cup match, but officials confirmed no connection between the shootings and the tournament, assuring residents and visitors of ongoing safety measures.
- Sanchez-Munoz has an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault with a $100,000 bond, and authorities ask anyone with information to contact 911 or the TIPS Hotline immediately.
