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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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KC Super Bowl rally that ended in deadly shooting lacked necessary security, lawsuit says
Attorneys for three women who were caught in the flurry of gunfire at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally in February 2024 have filed a lawsuit against the city and a handful of other defendants, saying the event lacked security protocols that could have prevented the incident. The shooting near Union Station — which killed one woman and injured dozens of attendees, including Erika Reyes, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, and her two children — was a 'preventable calamity, borne of systemic failures and negligence from the top down,' according to the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court. The three women, Reyes, Esmeralda Ortiz and Kathleen Martinez, were near the gunfire and had close relationships with shooting victims, according to the lawsuit. Reyes, her two children and one of Martinez's children were struck by gunfire, attorneys wrote. 'While the terror of February 14 was perpetrated by young men with pistols and short-barreled rifles, responsibility for the shooting does not lie solely with them,' said Patrick Stueve, an attorney for the women, in a statement. 'This tragedy was also the result of negligence at multiple levels. We are pursuing this action not only to advocate for the victims of this tragedy, but to hold all parties accountable and to ensure safer celebrations for our community moving forward.' While police officers were spread throughout the parade route and rally areas, the rally had no security measures — checkpoints, metal detectors or barriers, the lawsuit said. Those security measures are necessary at mass gathering events and would have stopped the tragedy, attorneys wrote. Officials have said a dispute between two groups erupted into gunfire that sent attendees at the rally scrambling for cover. Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old Johnson County mother and local DJ, was fatally shot. Many others were injured by gunfire, and others suffered broken bones, brain injuries and dislocated joints, as they fled the area. 'This case is especially important now, given both the likelihood of another Celebration Rally, as well as the certainty of another mass gathering event at the Liberty Memorial, when the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place,' the lawsuit said. The lawsuit requests damages as well as a court order requiring organizers to implement security standards like checkpoints, barriers, scanners and to work with third-party security consultants for future events. After the 2024 violence, local leaders considered changes to a potential celebration event if the Chiefs had won Super Bowl LIX and whether to forgo another mass rally. Earlier this year as the Chiefs began their postseason run, Mayor Quinton Lucas told The Star that one option would have included a ticketed rally followed by a parade. The rally would have included security checkpoints like those fans go through at sporting events. In a statement provided to The Star Tuesday, Kansas City spokeswoman Sherae Honeycutt said, 'The City of Kansas City recognizes the widespread impact the Super Bowl rally shooting had on our community. The City condemns the criminal actions that brought violence to what should have been a celebratory event. While the City has not yet been served with the petition, we will review it carefully once received and respond in accordance with the law.' Prosecutors filed criminal charges against Dominic Miller, Lyndell Mays, Terry Young and three youths following the shooting, and the lawsuit also names the three men and three unnamed individuals as defendants, saying they fired into the crowd with 'malicious intent.' Also charged were Fedo Manning, Ronnel Williams Jr. and Chaelyn Groves, in connection with guns that were used in the shooting, and those three men are also named as defendants in the civil lawsuit. Charges alleged the men were involved in illegal straw purchases and trafficking of firearms, not that they were among the shooters. Also named are Union Station, the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission, O'Neill Events & Marketing and Flyover Event Co. LLC, which the lawsuit said were involved in organizing the event. Frontier Justice LS, LLC, The Ammo Box and R.K. Shows Mo. Inc., which the lawsuit states were connected to the sales of guns used in the shooting, were also named. Frontier Justice allegedly sold 23 firearms between May and October 2022 to Manning and should have known that Manning was involved in gun trafficking, the lawsuit said. The Ammo Box allegedly ignored 'clear signs' that Williams was purchasing a firearm for someone else, the lawsuit states. Groves allegedly gave Williams the funds to buy the firearm at an R.K. Gun Shows event in November 2023 when he was 19 and not legally allowed to purchase a pistol. The gun was later found outside Union Station following the rally shooting. No hearings have been set in the lawsuit. Other defendants in the case were not immediately available for comment Tuesday.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans React to Hilarious Eagles Post After Tush Push is Not Banned
The Philadelphia Eagles aren't just known as Super Bowl champions — they've also become the face of the NFL's most controversial short-yardage play: the "tush push." Whenever the Eagles' offense found themselves within one yard of the first down marker or the endzone, quarterback Jalen Hurts would line up under center with two teammates offset to the left and right of him in the backfield. Advertisement At the snap, the offensive line surged forward, and Hurts followed with a quarterback sneak. The two players behind Hurts would then shove him from behind, giving the play an extra push to secure the line to gain. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) lines up for the tush push J. Rebilas NFL owners meet annually to discuss potential rule changes, and this year in Minneapolis, the "tush push" was a hot topic. The Green Bay Packers submitted a proposal to ban the play, which went to a vote on Wednesday and required 24 votes to pass. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the final vote was 22–10 — and the tush push lives on. Those in favor of the vote, besides the Eagles, were the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, New York Jets and Detroit Lions, according to Schefter. Advertisement Immediately following the results, the Eagles' social media team celebrated with a post on social media. "Push on," the team wrote. The post featured the Eagles doing the "tush push" against none other than the Packers. Fans were quick to notice the playful jab and couldn't help but laugh on social media. "The photo choice 🤣," one wrote. "Social media team was waiting for this one 😂," another added. "Absolutly fantastic work by the eagles PR team," wrote another. "Against the Packers too… W admin lol," said a fan. "Against the Packers, stay petty Philly 😭," one added. Advertisement "Against the packers 😂 Admin for the WIN," a fan wrote. For now, the play lives on in the 2025 season. Related: Saquon Barkley Getting Praised For What He Did at Super Bowl Parade
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
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
One year later: Remembering the Kansas City Chiefs rally tragedy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On February 14, 2024, a celebratory rally for the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory turned tragic when a mass shooting at Union Station resulted in one death and 22 injuries. Friday marks one year since the tragedy sent shockwaves through the city, but in the wake of sorrow, Kansas Citians have shown resilience, unity, and a commitment to healing. Children's Mercy offers help on one-year anniversary of Chiefs rally shooting The shooting stemmed from a dispute that escalated near Union Station, leading to the tragic events that unfolded The victims ranged in age from 8 to 47, with at least half under the age of 16. Families have faced immense challenges in the aftermath, mourning the loss of loved ones and coping with injuries. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Lopez-Galvan, 43, was killed in the shooting. She was a DJ and host of Taste of Tejano at a local radio station. Love-a-thon: Be a champion for local kids and support Valentine's Day fundraiser In response to the tragedy, local organizations and residents rallied to support the victims and their families. The KC Strong Fund, started by the United Way and the Kansas City Chiefs, raised millions of dollars to help in the aftermath of the shooting. In June 2024, the KC Strong Fund distributed funds of over $2 million, raised from more than 4,000 generous individuals who pledged support to people impacted in the aftermath of the Super Bowl Parade tragedy. $1.2 million in direct assistance was provided to 20 fully verified gunshot victims with payments ranging between $22,000 and $100,000 per individual. Additionally, United Way invested $831,750.61 equally across 14 community organizations, which continues to have impacts to this day for tens of thousands across our region. View the latest headlines from Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas at In February of 2024, the Jackson County prosecutor charged , with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. In December of 2024, 22-year-old Ronnel Dewayne Williams Jr. was sentenced in U.S. District Court to five years of probation in connection to the shooting. Kansas City officials have reassessed public celebrations in the wake of the tragedy. For example, it was reported that, due to the events of the previous year, there would not be a public rally if the Chiefs won another Super Bowl. Unfortunately, the Chiefs weren't able to pull off a three-peat after losing the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles, so there will be no parade. However, the Chiefs are still firmly in a competitive window; the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Current both went to the playoffs last season, so another parade may not be too far in the future. As the city marks the anniversary of the Super Bowl rally shooting, residents honor the memories of those affected and continue to demonstrate resilience, ensuring that such a tragedy never overshadows the spirit of Kansas City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eagles Super Bowl parade live updates: Latest on Philadelphia's title celebration
Eagles Super Bowl parade live updates: Latest on Philadelphia's title celebration Show Caption Hide Caption Eagles blow out Chiefs to win franchise's second Super Bowl USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell and Lorenzo Reyes break down the Eagles Super Bowl 59 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Sports Seriously The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59 with plenty of flair. Now, they'll celebrate their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in style as well. The Eagles' Super Bowl parade is set for Friday, with the City of Brotherly Love sure to show plenty of affection for the newly crowned title-winners on Valentine's Day. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley and coach Nick Sirianni are among the figures who are sure to command the spotlight during the celebration. And the gathering could be something of a last hurrah for some, as offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will return to join the team before heading back to his new post as the New Orleans Saints' head coach. USA TODAY Sports will have live updates on the parade festivities, so check back often throughout the day for all the latest. The parade is set to begin at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 14, with a formal program set to take place in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 1 p.m. ET. USA TODAY will have a live stream of all the parade festivities. According to the Eagles, via the team's website: "The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade will step off from Broad Street and Pattison Avenue at 11 AM. on Friday, February 14, traveling northbound on Broad Street to S. Penn Square, westbound on S. Penn Square to 15th Street, northbound on 15th Street to John F. Kennedy Blvd., westbound on John F. Kennedy Blvd. to 16th Street, northbound on 16th Street to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, westbound on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval, ending at Philadelphia Museum of Art apron."
