Plea Talks Underway for Suspect in Chiefs Super Bowl Rally Shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — April 17, 2025
One of the three men accused in the deadly shooting that shattered last year’s Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally is now entering plea negotiations, FOX4 has confirmed.
Terry Young, 21, appeared in a Jackson County courtroom on Thursday, where his trial was officially postponed once again. This marks another delay in a high-profile case that rocked the city on what was supposed to be a day of joy and celebration.
Young, shackled at both hands and feet, remained quiet during the brief court appearance as family members looked on. He currently faces four felony charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the February 14, 2024 shooting that left over two dozen injured and one woman dead.
But what stood out in Thursday’s hearing wasn’t just the delay—it was the mention of “mediation,” a term rarely heard in criminal court. FOX4 later confirmed that both prosecutors and the defense are now in active talks to resolve the case outside of trial. The goal: to reach a plea deal that avoids going before a jury.
Young’s new trial date is set for March 2, 2026. However, that date may become irrelevant if a plea agreement is reached in the coming months.
The shooting occurred just after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in downtown Kansas City. What started as a minor altercation—reportedly triggered by a hostile look—quickly escalated into gunfire in a packed crowd of celebrants.
Among those caught in the chaos was Lisa Lopez Galvan, a local DJ and community leader, who was fatally shot. Authorities say the bullet that struck her came from a firearm belonging to Domonic Miller, another suspect in the case.
Miller, along with Lindell Mays, also faces second-degree murder charges. Mays is currently scheduled to go to trial in September, while Miller’s trial is set for January 2026.
This isn’t Young’s first encounter with the justice system. He was previously investigated in connection with the accidental shooting death of his cousin. However, prosecutors ultimately declined to file charges in that case.
As Kansas City continues to heal from the tragedy, the legal process is inching forward—now potentially heading toward resolution without a lengthy trial.