Governor Criticizes Light Sentences in Chiefs Shooting

0:00It's April 29, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Kansas News today, your AI-powered local news. Missouri Governor Mike Keeho just called out Jackson County prosecutors over light sentences for two men and last year's chief's Super Bowl rally. Shooting, Terry Young and Dominic Miller pleaded guilty to lesser gun charges and each got two years in prison, mostly time served. The incident outside Union Station left one woman dead amid a huge crowd celebrating the victory. That shooting grabbed national headlines, shaking up Kansas City and drawing eyes from fans and lawmakers alike. It happened right after the cheese parade, turning joy into chaos in seconds. Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker blames Missouri's strict self-defense laws for limiting tougher charges, saying they block going after what the community. Seize as bad behavior, Keeho fired back, calling it a stretch and hoping it's not politics talking. He stressed holding people accountable who crashed big events like that. The clash spotlights years of fights over the state's loose gun rules, some of the most

1:04relaxed in the country. Despite the outcry after this shooting, lawmakers haven't touched those laws in two years. Meanwhile, a third suspect, Lindell Mays, faces second-degree murder and catastrophe charges with his trial set for March 20, 27. Keeho's pushing for real consequences so future celebrations stay safe across Missouri. Keeho fired back, calling it a stretch and hoping it's not politics talking.