Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade Shooting: Alleged Shooter Claims He Was ‘Just Being Stupid’
The aftermath of the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade took a tragic turn when gunfire erupted, leaving one woman dead and dozens more injured. Court documents obtained on Tuesday shed light on the events that transpired, revealing the alleged shooter’s motive and his chilling confession.
Dominic Miller, 18, and Lyndell Mays, 23, now face murder charges for their involvement in the shooting. According to prosecutors, both men were armed and engaged in an argument before chaos ensued among the crowd of revelers. It all started when a group of individuals confronted Mays, questioning why he was looking at them, as stated in court papers.
Mays, who was accompanied by two friends at the parade, exchanged heated words with the opposing group. Surveillance footage captured Mays approaching the group in an aggressive manner, even pointing his finger at them. The tension continued to escalate as Mays pulled out his gun and started chasing an unarmed individual, firing shots at him. This act triggered others in the vicinity to draw their own weapons, leading to a hail of bullets.
In a shocking twist, Mays admitted to the police that he initiated the gunfire, despite being surrounded by a crowd that included numerous children. He claimed that he pulled out his gun because he believed his female friend was in imminent danger of being shot. The court documents quoted him saying, “I’m going to get you” was interpreted as a threat on his life, prompting him to draw his weapon in self-defense.
When questioned about why he pursued the individuals in the first place, Mays simply responded, “Stupid, man. Just pulled a gun out and started shooting. I shouldn’t have done that. Just being stupid.” His remorseful admission painted a picture of a reckless act driven by impulsivity rather than premeditation.
Further revelations from the court documents shed light on the sequence of events. Mays continued to fire at someone who was running away from him, fully aware of their retreat. This callous disregard for human life demonstrated the extent of the chaos and panic that had consumed the scene. In response to Mays brandishing his weapon, several others reacted almost immediately by revealing their own firearms, including Miller, whose bullet tragically ended the life of 43-year-old Lisa Lopez Gavlan, a mother of two.
The shooting left a total of 22 people wounded, including 12 children. Mays himself was among those injured and was interviewed by the police while in his hospital bed. The charges against him and Miller come on the heels of two juveniles being charged with gun possession and resisting arrest in connection to the incident.
As the investigation continues, the city of Kansas mourns the loss of a life and grapples with the consequences of a senseless act of violence. The Kansas City Chiefs victory parade, initially meant to be a joyous celebration of triumph, will forever be marred by tragedy. The community now looks to heal and find solace in unity, hoping that such incidents will never tarnish their spirit again.
