In a major development following the tragic mass shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade rally in Kansas City, three men have been charged for their involvement in illegal firearms trafficking and the straw purchasing of firearms. The shooting resulted in the death of KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan and left over 20 others injured.

One of the men charged is 22-year-old Fedo Antonia Manning, who appeared in federal court facing multiple counts, including conspiracy to traffic firearms, engaging in firearm sales without a license, and making false statements on ATF Form 4473. Court documents reveal that Manning was part of a group that agreed to transport firearms over a specific time period. It was discovered that during this time, Manning was not a licensed firearms dealer. He allegedly purchased numerous firearms, claiming he was the intended buyer, with the intention of distributing them to others. However, investigations revealed that several firearms purchased by Manning were found in the possession of individuals who were not permitted to have them, and some were discovered during the investigation of other crimes.

One critical piece of evidence implicating Manning is the recovery of an AM-15 pistol, bought by him, at the scene of the Chiefs parade rally shooting. The recovered pistol was found in the "fire" position with 26 of its 30 rounds still live, indicating the possibility of four shots being fired from the weapon.

The other two men charged in connection to the case are 21-year-old Ronnel Dewayne Williams Jr. and 19-year-old Chaelyn Hendrick Groves. Both face charges of conspiracy to make false statements in the acquisition of firearms. During a gun show at the KCI Expo Center, Groves, who is underage and unable to buy a firearm, allegedly gave money to Williams to purchase a Stag Arms 300-caliber pistol from The Ammo Box. This pistol was later recovered at the scene of the parade shooting. Williams and Groves are also charged separately for making false statements to federal agents.

The Kansas City Police Department conducted the investigations into these cases, with prosecution led by U.S. attorneys. U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore emphasized the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws, stating, "Stopping straw buyers and preventing illegal firearms trafficking is our first line of defense against gun violence." It was also revealed that at least two of the firearms recovered from the scene of the Union Station mass shooting were illegally purchased or trafficked.

As the legal proceedings continue, the charges against these three men highlight the pressing need to address the issue of illegal firearms trafficking and straw purchasing. The authorities remain committed to cracking down on these dangerous activities in an effort to protect public safety and prevent future tragedies.