The body of the Kansas City freeway shooting suspect is believed to have died in a burned home
The manhunt for the Kansas City shooting suspect enters its seventh day
The massive manhunt for Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, 22, continues in Kansas City, Missouri, entering its seventh day. Sanchez-Munoz is accused of killing one person and injuring four in a recent shooting incident. His family reports that he is showing signs of schizophrenia as the FBI offers a $25,000 reward for information.
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Police told Fox News on Wednesday that a body believed to be that of Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the 22-year-old suspect in a deadly street shooting near the World Cup site in Kansas City, was found by his family in the basement of a burned-out home.
Officials said the family contacted the police at around 2pm local time after discovering that it had decomposed and was hidden under piles of rubbish.
When the family visited the house many times since it caught fire while the police were struggling at night, the police said they found the body after removing the debris and noticing a distinct smell.
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Oscar Sanchez-Munoz was wanted in connection with at least six shootings in multiple states. (FBI)
Previously, investigators, federal partners and K-9 units had repeatedly searched the Independence, Missouri area without success.
Authorities said the basement had partially collapsed, flooded and filled with “clutter,” making it difficult to search.
The discovery ends what is believed to be a multi-agency manhunt that began after Sanchez-Munoz opened fire on cars along Interstate 70, a few miles from Arrowhead Stadium, where FIFA World Cup games were being held.
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The FBI has released a public wanted poster asking for the public’s help in finding suspect Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. (FBI)
This shooting incident left one person dead and others seriously injured, including an Uber driver who was shot while transporting football 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 is “armed and dangerous.”
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche had said publicly that the suspect may have died at a home in Missouri, although police did not confirm it at the time.
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FBI officials said the suspect, Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, had visible acne scars and was 5 feet 8 inches tall. (FBI)
Officials said that investigators are currently working under the assumption that the deceased is Sanchez-Munoz, noting that the clothes on the body are consistent with what the shooter was wearing when he was attacked last week.
The medical examiner will confirm the identity and determine the cause of death.
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Officials assured the public that there is no threat to the public, adding that all surviving victims are expected to recover.
Fox News Digital’s Kelsie Cairns contributed to this report.
