Missouri prosecutors have announced that two adults are facing murder charges in connection with the shooting incident that occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, resulting in one fatality and 22 injuries.
Following the detainment of two juveniles last week on gun-related and arrest-resisting charges, new charges have been filed. Authorities have previously indicated that a conflict among multiple individuals resulted in the gunfire.
Adult Gunmen Charged in Kansas City Shooting
Even with 800 officers on patrol during the event, 22 individuals sustained injuries and a mother of two lost her life, as per AP News.
According to Police Chief Stacey Graves, the 22 individuals injured were between 8 and 47 years old. Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mother of two and the host of "Taste of Tejano," tragically lost her life.
In a recent announcement by Jean Peters Baker, the prosecutor of Jackson County, Missouri, the two individuals were identified as Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays. Each individual faces charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
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More Charges Expected in the Aftermath of Super Bowl Parade Shooting
Both individuals are currently in custody on a $1 million bond. Around 800,000 people joined the celebration during the victory parade following the Kansas City Royals' World Series win in 2015. In a city with a population of approximately 470,000 and a metropolitan area of around 2 million, expectations can be quickly dashed.
Witnesses at Union Station were confused when they heard gunshots, initially thinking they were fireworks. Amidst the chaos, the rally music persisted. Shortly after the shooting ceased, people were seen casually strolling by, seemingly unfazed by what had happened.
According to Forbes, social media users shared videos of police moving through the busy area. One image depicted a person administering chest compressions to a victim while another individual appeared to be in distress on the ground nearby. Sounds of people screaming can be heard in the background.
The motive behind the incident still lacks a clear explanation. State prosecutors have indicated that more charges are likely to come.
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