Two Men Charged With Second-Degree Murder In Connection With Chiefs Parade Shooting

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Prosecutors in Jackson County, Missouri charged two men with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, according to multiple reports. 

According to Fox News, "Dominic M. Miller, 18, of Kansas City and 22-year-old Lyndell Mays of Raytown each face second-degree murder charges, two counts of armed criminal action and the unlawful use of a weapon. They are both being held on $1 million bail." 

Although prosecutors charged the two men prior to Tuesday, the records were sealed until Tuesday, when a public announcement was made. 

Mays was charged on Saturday and Miller was charged Monday. 

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker delivered the announcement. 

Police arrested two juveniles on gun-related charges following the shooting on Wednesday, but prosecutors don't believe they played a role in the death of Kansas City radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan. They both faced gun charges and resisting arrest. 

Based on the charges, police believe that either Miller or Mays fired the shot that killed Lopez-Galvan, but it's unclear at this time if they know which one. 

Police respond after gun shots were fired after the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII.

Police respond after gun shots were fired after the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII. (Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

(Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)

Also, according to Fox News, "Prosecutors believe both men got into a verbal dispute and that Mays pulled his weapon first. Both were struck by gunfire and are being treated in local hospitals. They are expected to be taken into police custody once they are cleared for release." 

Missouri does have the death penalty, but not for second-degree murder. The maximum sentence on that charge is life imprisonment, which both men could face. 

Charges have now been brought against four individuals in connection with the deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs parade, but prosecutors aren't ruling out the possibility of more people facing charges. 

"We seek to hold every shooter accountable for their actions on that day. Every single one," Jean Peters Baker said. "So, while we’re not there yet on every single individual, we’re going to get there."

Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to develop… 

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