Kansas City Shooting: 2 Men Charged with Murder in Chiefs Rally Incident.

Kansas City Shooting- Two individuals have been accused of murder in connection with the Chiefs Rally incident in Kansas City.

Lyndell Mays and Dominic M. Miller, residents of Raytown and Kansas City respectively, have been charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action in connection with the mass shooting that occurred after a Kansas City Chiefs championship rally.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced the charges on Tuesday. The prosecutor’s office stated that the two men, who did not know each other prior to the incident, are being held on a $1 million bond. The investigation revealed that a verbal argument between Mays and another individual escalated, resulting in Mays drawing a handgun. Subsequently, Miller and others brandished their firearms, leading to the shootout. Both defendants have been in custody and hospitalized since the shooting incident.

Miller’s firearm was responsible for the fatal injury inflicted on Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old mother of two and local DJ and radio host, despite both defendants being charged with murder.

According to Baker, these defendants are distinct from the two teenagers who are currently detained at the Juvenile Detention Center, facing charges related to firearms and resisting arrest. Baker also mentioned the possibility of additional arrests.

These charges come a week after the tragic shooting incident that resulted in the death of Lopez-Galvan and left over 20 others injured, including nearly a dozen children. The shooting, which took place outside Union Station, caused chaos and brought a sorrowful end to what had initially been a joyous day of celebration for the consecutive Super Bowl champions.

Initially, the police had detained three individuals following the shooting, but it was later determined that one of them was not involved.

The family of Lopez-Galvan expressed their gratitude towards the prosecutor’s office, police, and other law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. They acknowledged that while it cannot bring back their beloved Lisa, they find solace in knowing that the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office and the KCPD prioritized seeking justice for Lisa, the other shooting victims, the witnesses of this tragic event, and the entire Kansas City community.

The Gun Violence Archive reported that the recent event was the 48th mass shooting in the United States in 2024. This organization, similar to CNN, defines mass shootings as incidents where four or more individuals are shot, excluding the perpetrator. Additionally, this incident was the second shooting at a major US sports title celebration within the year, following an incident in June where two individuals were injured as Denver fans were leaving a parade for the NBA’s Nuggets.

The defendants have acknowledged that they fired their weapons, as outlined in the documents.

The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has released charging documents that provide additional information on the events leading up to, during, and after the shooting, which include purported confessions from the two murder suspects.

According to a probable cause statement referencing surveillance footage of the incident, the shooting initiated from a confrontation between two separate groups.

Mays engaged in a verbal dispute with a group of individuals and approached them in an “aggressive” and “angry” manner, as stated in the document. Subsequently, he allegedly brandished a handgun, aimed it at one of the persons, and proceeded to pursue and fire at him. The statement also indicates that other individuals retrieved their firearms and seemingly began shooting at Mays, who sustained gunshot wounds.

On the other hand, Miller purportedly positioned himself within a crowd, drew a firearm, and commenced shooting, as per the statement. An unidentified individual reportedly shot Miller in the lower back, causing him to collapse, according to the document.

Mays was discovered injured and transported to a medical facility for medical attention. During an interview at the hospital two days following the incident, Mays informed detectives that he began shooting because the others had threatened him by saying, “I’m going to get you,” as stated in the official report.

According to the probable cause statement, Mays allegedly admitted, “Stupid, man. Just pulled a gun out and started shooting. I shouldn’t have done that. Just being stupid.”

The documents reveal that a Glock 9mm handgun, with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds, was found on the ground near Mays. It contained six rounds. Furthermore, it was discovered that the firearm had been stolen in Kansas City, Missouri.

As for Miller, who sustained a gunshot wound, a witness observed him carrying a handgun and managed to tackle and disarm him, according to the statement. During a hospital interview two days after the shooting, Miller stated that he was armed with a Taurus G3 9mm handgun and retaliated after witnessing someone shooting at him.

The statement also mentions that a .38-caliber bullet, belonging to the Taurus weapon, was recovered during Lopez-Galvan’s autopsy. Ballistic analysis confirmed that the bullet was fired from the Taurus firearm.

If convicted of second-degree murder, the potential sentence for Mays could be life imprisonment. Additionally, the charge of unlawful use of a weapon carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.