In a major update on the investigation into the mass shooting that occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced that two Kansas City men are now facing murder and other felony charges. The charges are in connection with the homicide of Elizabeth 'Lisa' Lopez-Galvan and the non-fatal shootings of more than 20 other individuals outside Union Station on Valentine's Day.

The two suspects have been identified as 18 or 19-year-old Dominic M. Miller, born in 2005, and 23-year-old Lyndell Mays from Raytown. They are being charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.

According to court records, both defendants attended the Super Bowl parade and rally on February 14, 2024, while armed with firearms. An altercation ensued, which escalated into gunfire, causing injuries to multiple parade and rally attendees. Charging documents reveal that Miller and Mays did not know each other prior to the incident.

After being struck by gunfire themselves, the two suspects have been in custody since the shooting and are currently hospitalized. They have not yet been formally booked by the police. Prosecutor Peters Baker stated that initial investigations suggest Mays was the first to pull out his weapon, and it is believed that his weapon was the one responsible for the death of Lopez-Galvan.

Peters Baker also mentioned that additional arrests are anticipated in the coming weeks as the investigation progresses. Two unidentified teenagers have already been charged as juveniles in connection with the shooting, facing gun-related and resisting arrest charges.

During a press conference, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed his concerns while KCPD Chief Stacey Graves provided updates on the investigation. The Family Court Division spokesperson indicated that further charges are expected to be filed in the future, and there is a possibility of the juveniles being tried as adults.

Additionally, in a separate incident, charges have been filed against a Wichita man for unlawful possession of a firearm at the rally. However, he is not believed to be directly linked to the shooting and was previously convicted of felony marijuana distribution.

As the city continues to grapple with the aftermath of the tragic incident, support and prayers have poured in for the victims and their families. Local health officials have reported that three individuals remain hospitalized, all showing signs of improvement. The Kansas City Fire Department disclosed that among the victims, eight had immediate life-threatening injuries, seven had life-threatening injuries, and six had non-life-threatening injuries.

Various hospitals, including Children's Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Center, and St. Luke's Hospital, have been treating the injured. Thankfully, all the children injured in the shooting have been discharged from Children's Mercy Hospital.

Photos and videos from the scene depicted bystanders bravely intervening, tackling one of the suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage of the incident to come forward. The FBI and Kansas City Police Department have set up a webpage and dedicated phone line to receive tips and aid in the investigation.

As the city grieves, mourns, and tries to heal, the support from both local and national communities is a testament to the resilience and unity of Kansas City in the face of tragedy.