Dominic Miller, the shooter at theKansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl victory parade, has received a minimum sentence, ending months of legal proceedings after one person was killed and more than 20 others were injured.
On February 14, 2024, a mass shooting erupted near Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, leaving one dead and 22 wounded, including 11 children. The attack occurred immediately after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII parade, which drew roughly one million fans and families.
The parade stretched two miles from Sixth Street to Union Station, costing nearly US$1 million and staffed with over 600 Kansas City police officers and 200 additional personnel. Families attended the event, which included speeches and team celebrations, prior to the tragic shooting.
Witnesses described a tense moment before the gunfire, including one recalling a woman saying, “Not now, this isn’t the place.”
Twenty-three people were shot, leaving 22 injured, and DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan of KKFI radio was killed at the scene. Victims were treated at multiple hospitals, including 11 children, and some injuries involved bullets or shrapnel that may never be fully removed.
As confetti began to fall, loud pops were heard, causing panic while fans scrambled to escape and players helped shelter attendees from harm.
Trey Smith and James Winchester, along with other then-Chiefs players, took refuge in a small closet with panicked fans to help maintain calm.
Head coach Andy Reid and team members assisted children while families were escorted safely to Arrowhead Stadium following the shooting.
Investigators, including the Kansas City Police, FBI, and ATF, collected evidence and interviewed witnesses.
Two adults were charged with second-degree murder, while several juveniles faced gun-related charges, one of whom was later released after being cleared of involvement.
Additional adults were charged with firearms offenses related to straw purchases and trafficking. In response, the Chiefs and partners launched KC Strong, a fund supporting victims, families, first responders, and mental health programs affected by the shooting.
Miller pleads guilty to Kansas City shooting
Dominic Miller, initially charged with second-degree murder for the shooting that killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of a weapon. He received a two-year sentence with credit for time served, a minimum sentence under state law.
Prosecutors said Missouri’s self-defense laws complicated the case, with 12 people reportedly brandishing firearms during the parade.
Miller admitted to firing a gun during the rally, which resulted in one death. While full motivations remain partly undisclosed, the guilty plea offers some closure to victims’ families and the Kansas City community affected by the 2024 Super Bowl parade shooting.
“We must continue to prioritize public safety at large events and work to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future,” Mayor Quinton Lucas, Mayor of Kansas City, said.
Whilst the Lopez-Galvan family said, “The greatest justice would be having Lisa back, but since that is not possible, accountability still matters. We also share the hope expressed in court that change can come from this and that people recognize the importance of making better choices.
“Our family continues to focus on honoring Lisa’s life and supporting her children and loved ones.”
Miller is scheduled for formal sentencing on April 15, 2026, where he could face up to ten years for unlawful weapon use. The shooting has sparked ongoing discussions about public safety, emergency planning, and security measures at large-scale celebrations.
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