Kansas City Chiefs Parade Shooters Identified, Charged for Murder
In the aftermath of the Kansas City Chiefs parade, a horrifying mass shooting unfolded, leading to murder charges against two adults.
Chiefs parade shooters, Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays, face second-degree murder charges, along with two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon, Yahoo! Sports reported.
Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker revealed that a "verbal argument" during the parade escalated, resulting in the suspects and others brandishing firearms.
Both Miller and Mays, who sustained injuries during the Kansas City Chiefs Parade shooting, are held in a local hospital under a $1 million bond.
The charges stem from the fatal shooting of paradegoer Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a radio DJ, with 22 others injured during the incident.
The recent murder charges follow the earlier arrests of two unnamed juveniles, charged with gun possession and resisting arrest, in connection with the Kansas City Chiefs Parade shooting that resulted in one fatality and 22 injuries.
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Details Emerge from Suspected Chiefs Parade Shooters' Testimonies
Lyndell Mays admitted to drawing his gun in a crowded area during the Kansas City Chiefs parade and firing shots randomly at individuals he argued with, stating he felt threatened, per ABC News.
He claimed to have fired two shots, triggering others to shoot as well.
Mays "drew a gun first, in a crowd of people with kids, picked one of the individuals in the group [he was arguing with] at random, and started shooting, all because they said, 'I'm going to get you,' and to him, that meant, 'I'm going to kill you,'" according to probable cause affidavit.
Dominic Miller reported returning fire after hearing gunshots and observing a man shooting at him. He estimated firing four to five shots.
When questioned by the police about why he approached the other group initially, Mays responded, "Stupid, man. Just pulled a gun out and started shooting. I shouldn't have done that. Just being stupid," as stated in the probable cause affidavit.
The affidavit further notes that when reminded the person Mays shot at was running away, Mays acknowledged, "I know."
Rapid Arrests Amid Chaos
A total of four individuals now face charges related to the Kansas City Chiefs Parade shooting, the NY Post reports.
Authorities have not disclosed the number of suspected Chiefs parade shooters involved. Amid the chaos, described as a "stampede," brave bystanders subdued the alleged gunmen until police arrived.
Alongside the tragic death of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 12 children sustained injuries in the hail of bullets, with one narrowly escaping life-threatening injuries.
Among the victims of Chiefs parade shooters, spanning ages 8 to 47, one individual remains in critical condition, while two others are showing signs of improvement as reported over the weekend.
Miller and Mays, along with two unidentified minors charged earlier, have been hospitalized since their arrests, with the nature of their injuries undisclosed.
The relationship between the adults and the minors remains unclear.
Investigators are urging anyone who suffered injuries in the stampede to come forward to aid the ongoing inquiry.
In response to the Kansas City Chiefs Parade shooting, the team released a statement confirming the safety of players, coaches, staff, and their families, PEOPLE noted.
Expressing deep sorrow for the "senseless act of violence," the Chiefs extended condolences to the victims and their families.
The team emphasized close communication with the city's Mayor's office and the police department, thanking law enforcement officers and first responders for their prompt assistance.
The investigation continues to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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