Dominic Miller & Lyndell Mays face murder charges in Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade horror shooting
TWO men have been charged with murder after they got into a shootout at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, cops say.
Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays were unmasked as the alleged parade shooters after a mom was killed and two dozen others wounded at what was meant to be a joyous celebration.
Kansas City fans were celebrating the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win when gunfire erupted at the parade and rally on February 15.
One victim, Lisa Lopez-Galvan, was fatally wounded and another 25 people were injured, including at least eight children.
“We seek to hold every shooter accountable for their actions that day,” Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said.
“While we’re not there yet, we’re going to get there. We are not done yet.”
Police said that they knew almost immediately after the shooting that Miller and Mays were two of the shooters.
Both suspects were hit by gunfire during the shootout and were hospitalized with injuries.
They also face two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon charges.
Baker said that Mays was charged on Saturday but requested that the case be sealed by the court.
However, the court unsealed those charges on Tuesday.
Miller was charged on Monday night and those charges were also made public on Tuesday.
Lopez-Galvan died after being hit by gunfire from Miller’s firearm, cops said.
As of Tuesday, both men remained hospitalized with injuries from the shootout.
They are both being held on a $1 million bond.
On Friday, two unnamed kids were charged with gun possession and resisting arrest.
The minors’ names have not been made and the details regarding their court hearings are not open to the public.
Wichita, Kansas man Jose L. Castillo, 36, was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm but he was not involved in the shooting.
A witness said that the two unnamed suspects got into a fight and one of the handguns fell, CBS affiliate KMOV reported.
They added that Castillo picked up the handgun and started to walk away.
Court officials said the two kids would be tried as adults if and when they are given permission to do so, Fox affiliate WDEF reported.
‘JUST BEING STUPID’
Mays confirmed that he was the first to draw his gun, police said.
He got into an argument with a group of four males who asked Mays what he was looking at, according to a witness.
Surveillance video showed Mays approaching the group and pointing an angry finger before circling behind a person and pulling out a gun, per court documents.
He said he hesitated to shoot because children were in the crowd, but he ultimately began shooting at a random member of the group.
Mays had heard someone say, “I’m going to get you,” and to him, that meant, “I’m going to kill you,” the court documents said.
He allegedly admitted that his actions were “stupid.”
“Just pulled a gun out and started shooting. I shouldn’t have done that. Just being stupid,” Mays said to police.
A Glock 9mm handgun covered in blood was found next to Mays.
Police discovered that the firearm was stolen out of Kansas City, according to court documents.
After Mays fired his weapon, Miller shot back with a Taurus G3 9mm handgun, cops said.
Miller said he heard gunshots and returned fire, but was unsure if he had hit who he intended to.
‘CRAZY’
Many people shared their accounts of the horrific shooting.
One person thought that a shooter was right in front of them.
“It was someone within feet of me,” Shawn Grew told the Kansas City Star.
Sam Castro, 18, said that he saw people running out of Union Station just before 2 pm.
“We just got here, so it’s kind of crazy,” he told the publication.
Many of the Kansas City Chiefs players spoke out after they were made aware of the shooting.
“I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today,” superstar tight end Travis Kelce wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”
Patrick Mahomes also shared a short message on X.
“Praying for Kansas City…” he wrote.
“Praying for everyone today in Kansas City,” offensive tackle Donovan Smith said.
“Praying for everyone in Kansas City at the parade,” safety Justin Reid wrote.
“Prayers Kansas City,” said wideout Mecole Hardman Jr.
“Our investigation continues at full velocity. Teams of detectives are working nonstop to ensure that anyone else responsible for the shooting is apprehended and that they receive the maximum punishment allowed by law,” the Kansas City Missouri Police Department said in their news release posted to X.
“Kansas City is KCPD’s beloved home. We will not relent in our pursuit of the justice.”