Kansas City shooting suspect's mother launches fundraising appeal for him

Lindell Mays claims he pulled his gun because a group at a Kansas parade said they were going to «get» guns; Photo: Splash News

A GoFundMe page has been created for the man accused of opening fire at the Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City.

Tynil Burnside has set up an online fundraising page for her son Lindell. Mays to help him get through «this tragic time» and pay medical bills after the mass shooting in Missouri.

A screenshot from a GoFundMe page that has since been deleted shows it raised $100 (80 pounds sterling) from one donation.

One woman was killed and more than 20 people, including several children, were injured as they gathered to watch the Kansas City team's victory parade last week.

“[Mays] is in the intensive care unit battling to recover from multiple surgeries related to a trip to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl with her older sister,” Ms. Burnside wrote, according to the New York Post.

“ The receipt was filmed several times at once, which should have brought so much joy to many, but brought pain and sadness to everyone who was present.»

«I thank everyone [who] is helping him in his long recovery. May God bless everyone affected by this sad ordeal,” she added.

According to court documents released by local prosecutors, Mays, 23, got into an argument with a group of people and approached them «aggressively.»

He then allegedly pulled out a gun, pointed it at one of the people and began running and shooting. at him.

Mase claimed he pulled his weapon because the group said they were going to 'get' him — which he believed meant 'I'm going to kill you,'» the documents said. .

He told police: “Stupid dude. He just pulled out a gun and started shooting. I shouldn't have done this. Just stupid.»

In response, people in the crowd pulled out guns and began shooting at Mays, who was wounded.

One of them was Dominic Miller, 18 years old. , who is believed to have fired the bullet that killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old DJ and mother of two. He was later shot in the back by an unknown assailant.

Both men were taken to the hospital and charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.< /p>