In the aftermath of the deadly Chiefs Parade Day shooting, new developments have emerged, shedding light on the incident. Three men from Kansas City now face charges related to trafficking and illegally purchasing firearms recovered at the scene. Federal investigators recently unsealed court documents, revealing details alongside the announced charges.

According to the documents, it is believed that at least 12 individuals brandished guns at the rally, with six of them actually firing their weapons. Among those charged, Fado Manning stands accused of selling guns without a license and participating in a conspiracy to traffic firearms. Ronnel Williams and Chaelyn Groves also face multiple charges in connection with the case, although they are not accused of using any weapons during the rally.

The court documents highlight that Manning, 22 years old, had purchased one of the recovered guns—an AM-15—at Frontier Justice in Lee's Summit in August 2022. Astonishingly, investigators indicate that Manning had acquired over 40 firearms, with 33 of them being assault-style Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 weapons. Retired FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Tabman stated that intelligence gathering would continue, suggesting that there may be more individuals involved.

Another individual implicated in the case is Ronnel Dewayne Williams, aged 21. Authorities allege that Williams purchased a Stag Arms 300, an assault-style weapon, at the KCI Expo Center in November 2023, and later gifted the firearm to 19-year-old Chaelyn Hendrick Groves.

Former FBI Special Agent Tabman commended the investigation, calling it good police work. He noted that law enforcement officials had uncovered a gun smuggling ring, as investigators discovered that Manning had purchased a total of seven guns, including the one used in the Union Station mass shooting. These firearms were retrieved during investigations of crimes in KCK, KCMO, and a murder in Columbia, Missouri.

Interestingly, Groves was not found in possession of the gun at the scene of the Union Station shooting. He informed investigators that the weapon had been stolen during a separate shootout. Furthermore, Groves reportedly revealed that he had another friend purchase a gun for him at a different gun show.

Special Agent in Charge Bernard Hansen of the ATF Kansas City Field Division expressed concern over the abundance of illegal guns, stating that their proliferation represents a grave danger to the public. Unfortunately, Tabman voiced his belief that mass shootings would not cease anytime soon, as he saw little hope in effectively controlling access to weapons.

The next hearing regarding these charges is scheduled for March 18 at 9 a.m. As the investigation continues, authorities hope to gather more information about additional individuals and locations involved in the gun trafficking ring.