Two more suspects were arrested and charged on February 20, in connection to the Kansas City Chiefs Parade shooting.
In a news conference, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker revealed two adult men where charged with murder. “Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays face charges of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action.”
Both men are being held of $1 million bonds while they remained guarded by law enforcement in the hospital. Both Miller and Mays sustained gunshot wounds in the chaos.
Earlier reports confirmed that the shooting was a result of an argument between parade goers. “That argument very quickly escalated,” Baker said.
DEVELOPING UPDATE: On February 16, two juveniles were charged in connection to the Chiefs Championship parade shooting.
According to NBC News, the two juveniles are currently being held at a juvenile detention center on gun-related charges and resisting arrest charges.
UPDATE: At least one person was killed, and 22 more injured in the shooting that occurred at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs parade. Now a video of bystanders tackling a person believed to be one of the suspects arrested is going viral.
Breaking Video of Heroic Kansas City fans tackling one of the shooters pic.twitter.com/cAxL9Kox8d
— Fantasy Fanatics (@FFB_Fanatics) February 14, 2024
According to ESPN, the identity of those injured have not been released. In a note to the press following the tragedy, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, “I’m angry at what happened today.”
Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder confirmed that he, the coaching staff, and the team were already on the buses back to Arrowhead Stadium when the shooting had occurred. As news of the shooting reached the team, several members have shared their thoughts and prayers.
I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024
Praying for Kansas City… ????????????????????????
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 14, 2024
Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act.
— Drue Tranquill (@DTranquill) February 14, 2024
Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.
A shooting has been reported near the parade route where the Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating their Super Bowl win.
According to KMBC, “The Kansas City Fire Department confirmed a shooting happened and is calling it a ‘fluid situation.’”
Reports reveal that several people near Union Station were struck and that two suspects were arrested.
Reporter James Palmer shared a video of the scary moment, revealing that they were “escorted away from union station after being told to get under the stage we were hosting the parade.”
We have been escorted away from union station after being told to get under the stage we were hosting the parade pic.twitter.com/mlSrahS8Hu
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) February 14, 2024
It’s unclear where the team and other members of the Chiefs organization were at the time of the shooting.
This is a developing report. Mamas Uncut will provide updates as they become available.