Three men from Kansas City, Missouri, are facing firearms charges, including gun trafficking, following an investigation into the mass shooting that occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade and rally. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Kansas City revealed that the charges were filed against the individuals after they were arrested.
22-year-old Fedo Antonia Manning was charged in a 12-count complaint, while Ronnel Dewayne Williams Jr., 21, and Chaelyn Hendrick Groves, 19, were charged in four-count complaints. The court documents indicated that 12 individuals displayed firearms, with at least six firing weapons during the rally attended by an estimated 1 million people on February 14. Tragically, one woman lost her life, and nearly two dozen others sustained injuries.
The newly unsealed complaints do not allege that the men were directly involved in the shooting. Instead, they are accused of participating in straw purchases and firearms trafficking. U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore emphasized the importance of preventing illegal firearms trafficking as a crucial measure in combating gun violence.
One of the weapons recovered at the rally scene was a loaded Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 .223-caliber pistol, found alongside two AR-15-style firearms and a backpack. The firearm was discovered in the 'fire' position with 26 rounds in a magazine capable of holding 30 rounds, indicating potential use during the incident.
An affidavit revealed that Manning purchased the AM-15 from a gun store in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in August 2022. He is accused of illegally trafficking numerous firearms, including multiple AM-15s. Additionally, a Stag Arms 300-caliber pistol recovered at the scene was reportedly purchased by Williams during a gun show in November for Groves, who was underage to buy a firearm.
Prior to these recent charges, two other individuals were charged with second-degree murder and weapons offenses in connection with the incident. Furthermore, two juveniles were detained last week on gun-related and resisting arrest charges.
