KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Court documents released on Tuesday shed light on the tragic shooting at Union Station last week, revealing that at least one of the guns used was stolen. Two individuals, Lyndell Mays of Raytown, Missouri, and Dominic Miller of Kansas City, Missouri, have been charged with murder in relation to the shooting. Authorities have disclosed probable causes for both defendants, providing insight into the events leading up to the violence.
The probable cause for Mays’ charges indicates that he confessed to pulling out his gun first and firing at others. Despite being wounded in the shooting, Mays fell and authorities found a gun in blood at the scene, with a live round in the chamber. Further investigation uncovered that the gun had been stolen from Kansas City, Missouri.
According to police affidavits, an argument between two groups escalated following a perceived stare-down. Surveillance footage showed Mays and another individual aggressively approaching the other group, with Mays being the first to open fire despite the presence of bystanders, including children. Mays later told detectives that he hesitated to shoot because of the children, but began firing after feeling threatened. He claimed that a member of the other group had made a threatening statement, leading him to target a random person as they fled the scene.
The court documents provide a detailed account of the confrontation, shedding light on the events that led to the tragic shooting at Union Station. As the legal proceedings continue, more details may emerge, offering further insights into the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.