In a tragic turn of events at the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade, what began as a Super Bowl celebration spiraled into violence, resulting in murder charges for Dominic Miller, 18, and Lyndell Mays, 23. Court documents revealed on Tuesday shed light on the circumstances that led to the chaotic shootout among the crowd of thousands celebrating the victory.
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The altercation started with an argument between the two armed men and another group. A friend of Mays’s reported to the police that the dispute began when the other group questioned Mays’s reasons for looking at them. The situation escalated quickly, with Mays and his two friends confronting the group. Surveillance footage captured Mays aggressively advancing toward them, further intensifying the altercation by pointing his finger at them before pulling out his gun.
According to the New York Post, court documents revealed that Mays admitted to initiating the gunfire, chasing an unarmed individual, and firing shots, which prompted others to draw their weapons. Despite being in an area crowded with people, including children, Mays justified his actions by claiming he believed a female friend was under threat. “Mays stated the other individuals started shooting only after [he] shot first,” the court documents detailed.
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When questioned about his decision to engage in the confrontation, Mays responded, “Stupid, man. Just pulled a gun out and started shooting. I shouldn’t have done that. Just being stupid.” This acknowledgment highlights the senseless nature of the violence that unfolded. The shooting resulted in the death of Lisa Lopez Gavlan, a 43-year-old mother of two, with Dominic Miller’s gunfire identified as the fatal shot.
Additionally, 22 individuals were injured in the incident, including 12 children and Mays himself, who was later interviewed by police while in the hospital. This devastating event has led to further legal action, with two juveniles also facing charges related to firearms and resisting arrest. The incident has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory occasion, underscoring the dire consequences of reckless behavior and gun violence.