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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Memorial celebration held for man falsely accused in Chiefs rally shooting
OLATHE, Kan. — In Johnson County Saturday, many arrived at Fairview Park in red and yellow to celebrate the life of Olathe father, brother and Chiefs fan Denton Loudermill. Loudermill — about fourteen months after he was of being one of the shooters at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally last year. Kansas City businesses donate to Graham Hoffman Scholarship Fund Since then, he has fought to clear his name, and according to loved ones, that's the least he deserved. 'That's what we want to put the focus on, not so much the individuals that did this, but the effect that they had on an everyday person's life,' said attorney Laronna Lassiter Saunders. 'And if this happened to Mr. Loudermill, then this could happen to you, it could happen to any of us.' According to previous coverage, Loudermill was one of the thousands of fans at the Chiefs rally in February 2024 to celebrate the team's Super Bowl LVIII win. However, as he and several others were standing near Union Station, chaos ensued, and armed suspects fired shots near the crowd. One person was killed, Lisa Lopez-Galvan, and 20 others were injured, and amid the panic, Loudermill was briefly handcuffed. He was quickly released and never charged, but that was before images of him being arrested circulated on social media. Soon after, people began sharing the images, even some state lawmakers, like Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, and falsely accusing him of being the shooter, as well as an illegal immigrant. Construction set to begin on first Buc-ee's store in Kansas Loudermill sued to clear his name, but he still received negative attention. His sister, Reba Paul, said she watched her relaxed, outgoing brother change in the last year of his life. 'Yes, he was stressed,' said Paul. 'He was worried all the time, and so I do believe that this affected him, because I saw it.' His attorney said that his family, through his estate, will continue working to hold those elected representatives accountable. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Chiefs parade-goer who sued over social media claims is dead: attorney
A Kansas man wrongfully accused of opening fire at a rally celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory last year has died, his lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital. Denton Loudermill Jr., of Olathe, who was also accused of being an "illegal alien," was found dead Friday morning by his family, FOX 4 Kansas City reports. He was briefly handcuffed but never charged in the chaos following the deadly shooting. Loudermill later filed lawsuits against three Republican Missouri state senators and a Tennessee congressman who shared social media posts that falsely implicated him. Those cases were all dismissed, largely on jurisdictional issues, The Associated Press reports. His death was confirmed by attorney Arthur Benson. Another attorney, LaRonna Lassister Saunders, did not immediately get back to Fox News Digital. 16-Year-old Firefighter In Missouri Killed In Line Of Duty "More details will be provided in time, but for now, we ask that you honor the family's need for privacy as they come together to grieve this tremendous loss," Saunders wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post, the AP reported. Read On The Fox News App "While the family takes this time to mourn, we want to make it clear that this is not over. Mr. Loudermill should not have spent his final days burdened with stress and chasing down a lie that went viral due to the careless and heartless actions of a Congressman, Missouri senators, and social media influencers, who couldn't be bothered to verify the truth before destroying a man's life. Kansas City Chiefs Fan's Father Files Lawsuit After 3 Missouri Men Found Frozen In Yard "If you thought we were determined before, you haven't seen anything yet!" she concluded. Loudermill was 49. A cause of death has not yet been publicized. The Feb. 14, 2024, shooting outside Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, killed a well-known DJ and injured more than 20 others, many of them children. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Chiefs parade-goer who sued over social media claims is dead: attorney
Fox News
15-04-2025
- Fox News
Chiefs parade-goer who sued over social media claims is dead: attorney
A Kansas man wrongfully accused of opening fire at a rally celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory last year has died, his lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital. Denton Loudermill Jr., of Olathe, who was also accused of being an "illegal alien," was found dead Friday morning by his family, FOX 4 Kansas City reports. He was briefly handcuffed but never charged in the chaos following the deadly shooting. Loudermill later filed lawsuits against three Republican Missouri state senators and a Tennessee congressman who shared social media posts that falsely implicated him. Those cases were all dismissed, largely on jurisdictional issues, The Associated Press reports. His death was confirmed by attorney Arthur Benson. Another attorney, LaRonna Lassister Saunders, did not immediately get back to Fox News Digital. "More details will be provided in time, but for now, we ask that you honor the family's need for privacy as they come together to grieve this tremendous loss," Saunders wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post, the AP reported. "While the family takes this time to mourn, we want to make it clear that this is not over. Mr. Loudermill should not have spent his final days burdened with stress and chasing down a lie that went viral due to the careless and heartless actions of a Congressman, Missouri senators, and social media influencers, who couldn't be bothered to verify the truth before destroying a man's life. "If you thought we were determined before, you haven't seen anything yet!" she concluded. Loudermill was 49. A cause of death has not yet been publicized. The Feb. 14, 2024, shooting outside Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, killed a well-known DJ and injured more than 20 others, many of them children.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Man Misidentified as Chiefs Parade Shooter Dies — as Family Seeks Justice for Falsehoods Spread by Lawmakers
A Kansas man who was wrongly accused of being responsible for the mass shooting at the February 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade has died, according to his family's attorney. Denton Loudermill Jr. was found dead on the morning of Friday, April 11, by his family, his attorneys confirmed over the weekend. Attorney Arthur Benson confirmed the news with local WDAF and WJBF, while attorney LaRonna Lassiter Saunders confirmed Loudermill Jr.'s death in a statement on Facebook. 'It is with great sadness that we share the news of Mr. Loudermill's passing,' Saunders wrote. 'More details will be provided in time, but for now, we ask that you honor the family's need for privacy as they come together to grieve this tremendous loss.' Loudermill Jr. was 49 years old. Related: 3rd Man Charged with Murder in Relation to Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting The Olathe, Kan., man was falsely accused by several Republican lawmakers and social media influencers of being the supposed sole mass shooter responsible for the Feb. 14, 2024, shooting following the Chiefs' 2024 Super Bowl victory parade. The false rumor, in which several GOP lawmakers also referred to him as an "illegal alien," had started on social media after a user shared a photo of Loudermill Jr. sitting on a curb in handcuffs following the shooting. In reality, Loudermill Jr. had been improperly detained by police for allegedly moving too slowly while evacuating the scene of the shooting and was let go shortly after he was handcuffed, his lawyers argued in multiple civil lawsuits filed against the Missouri lawmakers. The lawsuits were filed last year against Republican Rep. Tim Burchett and three Republican Missouri state senators: Rick Brattin of Harrisonville, and Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg and Nick Schroer of St. Charles County. The suits were thrown out a month later by a federal judge who cited issues with jurisdiction. According to local Fox 4, Loudermill Jr. had filed the lawsuits in a federal court in Kansas, rather than Missouri, the state where the lawmakers were from. The shooting happened in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Loudermill Jr.'s attorneys vowed to continue fighting his case in court after his death. 'If you thought we were determined before, you haven't seen anything yet!' Saunders wrote on social media. 'While the family takes this time to mourn, we want to make it clear that this is not over,' she added. 'Mr. Loudermill should not have spent his final days burdened with stress and chasing down a lie that went viral due to the careless and heartless actions of a Congressman, Missouri senators, and social media influencers, who couldn't be bothered to verify the truth before destroying a man's life.' Related: Chiefs Parade Shooting Victim Identified as Local Radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, Station Says Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. One person — popular local radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan — was killed and 22 others were injured in the shooting. Many of the injured were children. PEOPLE previously reported that three other men were later charged in the mass shooting, which allegedly began after an argument between the suspects, prosecutors alleged. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man falsely accused of shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade dead at 49
A man who was falsely accused of firing gunshots at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade in February 2024 has died, his attorney said in a statement released Friday on social media. The Associated Press confirmed Denton Loudermill Jr.'s passing. No cause of death was provided. He was 49. 'More details will be provided in time,' attorney LaRonna Lassiter Saunders said, 'but for now, we ask that you honor the family's need for privacy as they come together to grieve this tremendous loss.' Loudermill of Olathe, Kan., was briefly handcuffed during the chaos on Feb. 14, 2024, but never charged in relation to the shooting that left one dead and more than 20 others injured. Loudermill subsequently filed lawsuits against three Missouri state senators and a Tennessee congressman who shared social media posts incorrectly implicating him in the shooting outside of Union Station in Kansas City. The suits were dismissed by the courts. Three men were charged with murder after the shooting, which authorities said stemmed from a dispute between two groups of people. Others faced lesser charges. Lassiter Saunders said she will continue the fight to clear Loudermill's name posthumously. Loudermill, a United States citizen since birth, worked at a local car wash. 'While the family takes this time to mourn, we want to make it clear that this is not over,' Lassiter Sanders said. 'Mr. Loudermill should not have spent his final days burdened with stress and chasing down a lie that went viral due to the careless and heartless actions of a Congressman, Missouri senators, and social media influencers who couldn't be bothered to verify the truth before destroying a man's life.' Loudermill's lawsuits claimed that he froze in the middle of the post-shooting chaos and was handcuffed for moving 'too slow' as police cleared the scene. As he sat handcuffed on the curb, people began taking photos and posting them to social media, where he was described as an 'illegal alien' and a 'shooter.' 'If you thought we were determined before,' Lassiter Saunders said, 'you haven't seen anything yet!'
