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Kansas City Manhunt After Highway Shootings That Targeted Argentine Fans

A manhunt is under way with authorities saying there is no evidence the attacks were linked to the World Cup.

Overview

  • Police say a series of shootings along a Kansas City highway targeted multiple vehicles while fans were traveling to the ArgentinaAlgeria match, killing one person and wounding four others.
  • Argentine supporters in an Uber were fired at during the convoy and the Uber driver suffered a gunshot wound to his leg while the passengers were not injured.
  • Authorities have identified 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz as the suspect and describe him as armed and dangerous as they search for his arrest.
  • Police say the suspect set a fire during his reported escape and have launched an active operation to locate him with public warnings from the Kansas City police chief.
  • Investigators are examining motive and movements in the coming days and officials warn the search could affect traffic and stadium-area security for fans and residents.