Two Men Charged with Murder in Kansas City Shooting After Chief's Rally
Two men have been charged with murder and other felony charges for their roles in a mass shooting that occurred after a Kansas City Chiefs championship rally. The two defendants, Lyndell Mays and Dominic M. Miller, are being held on $1 million bond.
Details of the Shooting and Charges
According to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, Lyndell Mays and Dominic M. Miller have been charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action for their involvement in the mass shooting after the Chiefs rally. The altercation began with a verbal argument between Mays and another person and quickly escalated. Miller and others then drew their firearms, leading to a shootout. The two defendants did not know each other before that day.
Both Mays and Miller have been in custody and hospitalized since the shooting. While both defendants were charged with murder, it was Miller's firearm that fatally wounded Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old mother of two and local DJ and radio host. Additional arrests may be possible as the investigation continues.
Reaction and Impact of the Shooting
The shooting outside Union Station during the Chiefs rally left Lisa Lopez-Galvan dead and over 20 others injured, including several children. The incident ended what had been a celebratory day for the Super Bowl champions and sparked chaos in the area. Lopez-Galvan's family released a statement expressing gratitude to the prosecutor's office and law enforcement agencies involved in seeking justice for their loved one and the other shooting victims.
This shooting marks the 48th mass shooting in the United States in 2024, according to the Gun Violence Archive. It is also the second shooting to occur during a major US sports title celebration within a year.
Details of the Shooting and Confessions
Charging documents released by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office provide further details about the shooting, including alleged confessions from Mays and Miller. Surveillance video of the incident reveals that the shooting began with a confrontation between two groups. Mays approached the other group aggressively and angrily, pulled out a handgun, and started chasing and shooting at one individual.
Miller, on the other hand, positioned himself in a crowd and began shooting. He was shot in the lower back by an unidentified person and was disarmed by a witness. During interviews in the hospital, both defendants admitted to their involvement. Mays stated that he started shooting because others threatened him, while Miller claimed he returned fire after being shot at.
