Police: Body found in Independence home believed to be suspect in Kansas City highway shootings

A weeklong manhunt for a man accused of carrying out several shootings in Kansas City may be over. Kansas City police said Wednesday family members found a deceased person inside the burned Independence home connected to the investigation. Sgt. Jake Becchina, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department, said detectives are working "under the assumption" the body is that of 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. Becchina said they are awaiting confirmation from the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office. KMBC 9 is your home for Missouri breaking news and weather. For your latest Missouri news and weather visit: https://www.kmbc.com/ For licensing inquiries: https://www.kmbc.com/licensing

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FULL VIDEO: Kansas City police provide update on Oscar Sanchez-Munoz after weeklong manhunt
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FULL VIDEO: Kansas City police provide update on Oscar Sanchez-Munoz after weeklong manhunt

Police: Body found in Independence home believed to be suspect in Kansas City highway shootings
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Police: Body found in Independence home believed to be suspect in Kansas City highway shootings

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