A California man who allegedly shot and killed another man in a shopping center in 2019 has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, making him one of the most sought-after criminals in the country. Omar Alexander Cardenas, 28, is wanted for his involvement in the murder of a man that occurred on August 15, 2019, in a large outdoor shopping center in Sylmar, California, immediately next to Los Angeles. He is considered armed and dangerous, and a reward of up to $250,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
Background
According to the FBI, Cardenas fired several rounds from a semi-automatic handgun at the victim, striking him in the head and causing his death. The motive for the shooting is unknown, but it is believed that Cardenas and the victim had some prior contact or dispute. Cardenas fled the scene in a silver sedan and has not been seen since. He may have ties to Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras.
Cardenas is the 528th addition to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, which was established in 1950 to increase public awareness and assistance in the capture of notorious criminals. He is the second California fugitive currently on the list, joining Arnoldo Jimenez, who is wanted for the murder of his wife on their wedding night in 2012.
Description
Cardenas is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo of the letter “C” on his left hand, a tattoo of the letter “O” on his right hand, and a tattoo of a skull on his right forearm. He may use the aliases Omar Cardenas, Omar A. Cardenas, Omar Alexander Cardenas, or Omar Alexander Cardenas-Mendez.
Conclusion
Cardenas is one of the most wanted fugitives in the country, and the FBI is asking for the public’s help in locating him. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact their local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. The FBI warns that Cardenas should not be approached or confronted, as he may be armed and violent.