On February 14, things took a dark turn during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade when gunfire erupted, leaving one person dead and 22 others injured. The incident took place in downtown Kansas City, near Union Station, where the parade concluded and the rally was taking place.
Authorities stated that the gunfire stemmed from a dispute among several individuals. Tragically, popular radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan lost her life in the shooting.
Among the 22 victims, aged between 8 and 47, at least half were under 16 years old, with the youngest patient being only 6, according to Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Recent updates reveal that Missouri prosecutors have charged two adults, Lyndell Mays and Dominic Miller, with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in connection to the mass shooting.
According to court documents, Mays and Miller, who didn’t know each other prior, got into a heated argument that quickly turned into gunfire. Both men ended up shot and have been in the hospital ever since.
Authorities discovered a Glock 9mm handgun at the spot where Mays fell, shot nine times. It had six live 9mm rounds in a 15-capacity magazine, surrounded by what seemed to be blood, suggesting a violent encounter. The firearm was later found to be stolen in Kansas City.
Another Taurus G3 9mm, also shot, was found near Miller. The autopsy on Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the sole fatality, revealed that a .38-caliber bullet from the Taurus G3 caused her death.
Lyndell Mays, one of the individuals involved in the tragic Kansas City parade shooting, admitted to randomly choosing a target during their argument. Video evidence captured the other suspect, Dominic Miller, firing while falling over.
The incident left 24 people with gunshot wounds, including children, with authorities suspecting a personal dispute between Mays and another person as the root cause.
In a hospital interview two days later, Mays confessed to opening fire out of concern for his female friend’s safety, acknowledging the presence of children in the crowd. When asked about confronting the group, he admitted to impulsively pulling out a gun and shooting, expressing regret, stating, “Just pulled a gun out and started shooting. I shouldn’t have done that. Just being stupid,” according to documented statements.
After Mays’ gunfire, others, including Miller, were reported to have displayed their firearms, supported by surveillance footage and witness accounts. When questioned, Miller admitted to firing the Taurus G3 only after learning of the camera evidence. He estimated firing 4-5 shots, unsure if he hit his target, and claimed not to have seen anyone else armed at that moment.
Crucially, there is no indication that the two suspects were acquainted before the shooting.
Both Mays and Miller are held on a $1 million bond.
The suspects’ ages were not released, but Mays is in his early 20s, while Miller is estimated to be 18 or 19, according to court records. The family of Lopez-Galvan expressed relief at the identification of the suspects.
