Charges Dropped Against Man Who Fired Gun at Chiefs Super Bowl Parade

Dominic M. Miller pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon and was sentenced to two years in jail for the 2024 killing of Lisa Lopez-Galvan.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Missouri prosecutors have agreed to drop a second-degree murder charge against Dominic M. Miller, 20, who was accused of fatally shooting Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, during the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Miller pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of a weapon and was sentenced to two years in jail, with credit for time already served.

Why it matters

The shooting during the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade was a tragic incident that highlighted concerns about public safety at large events. The plea deal and dropped charges raise questions about Missouri's self-defense laws and the challenges prosecutors face in proving murder charges in cases with unclear circumstances.

The details

According to the court, Miller pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon as part of an agreement in Jackson County, Missouri. The second-degree murder charge and two counts of armed criminal action against him were dropped. Prosecutors cited constraints in meeting Missouri's burden-of-proof requirements to convict Miller, stating they must prove he was the initial aggressor or did not act in lawful self-defense. A ballistic test had previously determined a bullet from Miller's gun killed Lopez-Galvan, but prosecutors said the available evidence could not confirm his shot caused her death.

  • The shooting occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in 2024.
  • Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, was killed on February 14, 2024.
  • Dominic M. Miller pleaded guilty and was sentenced on March 9, 2026.

The players

Dominic M. Miller

A 20-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri who was accused of fatally shooting Lisa Lopez-Galvan during the 2024 Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.

Lisa Lopez-Galvan

A 43-year-old DJ and radio host who was killed by gunfire during the 2024 Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.

Jackson County Prosecutor's Office

The prosecutors who agreed to drop the second-degree murder charge against Dominic M. Miller as part of a plea deal.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Miller spent over two years in custody and several months in the hospital in critical condition because of gunshot wounds he suffered from this incident. While we are very pleased to see his freedom restored, we remain concerned that he was charged with murder in the first place. Missouri law is clear that a person who unintentionally strikes a third party while attempting to lawfully defend himself or another is immune from criminal liability, and the video of this incident has been on hand since Day 1.”

— David Wiegert, Lead public defender for Dominic M. Miller

What’s next

It is unclear if the other two men charged in connection with Lisa Lopez-Galvan's killing will receive similar plea deals.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities of prosecuting cases involving self-defense and unintended victims, as well as the challenges in upholding murder charges when the circumstances are unclear. It raises broader questions about public safety at large events and the need for improved crowd control and security measures.