US Prosecutors Indict Two Super Bowl Shooters... Fired After First-Time Argument

Argued and Drew Guns, Fired at Each Other
Suspect: "I Was Stupid... Shouldn't Have Done That"

The shooting incident that occurred at the Super Bowl victory celebration in Kansas City, USA, was determined to have been caused by an argument between strangers.

On the 20th (local time), Jackson County Prosecutor Jin Peters Baker, who has jurisdiction over Kansas City, announced at a press conference that the main suspects in the shooting, Dominic Miller and Lindell Mace, were charged with serious crimes including murder and illegal use of firearms. Prosecutor Baker stated that the two had no prior acquaintance and were involved in the crime after getting caught up in an argument at the scene. They were additionally charged following two juveniles who were previously charged with firearm-related offenses and resisting arrest in connection with this incident.

On the 14th (local time), a shooting incident occurred at the NFL Super Bowl parade event in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, causing citizens to flee in panic.
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Initially, an argument broke out between Mace and those around him, and shortly after, Mace pulled a handgun from his coat and fired. Almost immediately, others nearby also drew their guns and fired. Another suspect, Miller, was one of those who retaliated against Mace. Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old woman near them, was hit by a bullet fired by Miller and ultimately died. Investigations revealed that neither the person who initially argued with Mace nor the victim had any prior connection and were complete strangers.

Prosecutor Baker emphasized that the investigation into those involved in the shooting and who fired guns is still ongoing, stating, "We will hold everyone who fired a gun accountable for their actions that day."

According to statements submitted to the court, Mace, who fired the first shots at the scene, claimed to have fired two rounds, while Miller, who retaliated, stated he fired four to five rounds. When police asked Mace why he initiated the shooting, he responded, "I was stupid. I shouldn't have done it." ABC News reported that both Mace and Miller were injured by gunshots at the scene and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.

Meanwhile, the incident occurred shortly after the Super Bowl victory parade and stage event held on the afternoon of the 14th in front of Kansas City Union Station Plaza. There were a total of 23 victims. Among them, one person died and 22 were injured and transported to hospitals. The ages of the victims ranged from 8 to 47 years old, with more than half being children and adolescents under 16 years old.

The shooting victim, Lopez-Galvan, was known to have a happy family with her husband and two children and was beloved by the community as a DJ at a local broadcasting station. Although about 800 police officers were deployed for safety management at the event, they ultimately failed to prevent the firearm crime.

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