Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas called Missouri Gov. Mike Parson a racist “dog” when he called the suspected shooters “thugs” at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. accused of using a whistle.
Lucas made the comments during an appearance on local radio show “Up to Date” on Friday. He told KCUR host Steve Craske that he has seen similar incidents of alleged racism “over and over again.”
“We can’t let some thugs take over and ruin what happened,” Parson said after the shooting.
“I respect the governor. We get along great,” Lucas told Craske. “I strongly disagree with how he describes that situation. I do think it was a criminal act. It was an act of lawlessness, and I think that’s a problem. is a dog whistle in the most typical sense.”
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“I’ve seen this dog whistle so many times. There’s this kind of huge conservative theory going around on social media right now. Why aren’t these mug shots made public? , because the alleged defendant is black and that’s what we would do if it were a white defendant. “That’s just ridiculous. There are protections for juveniles,” he added. .
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas called Missouri Gov. Mark Parson a racist “dog” when he called the suspected shooters “thugs” at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. accused of using a whistle.
Two minors have been charged with gun-related offenses in connection with a shooting last week that left one person dead and 22 injured.
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Missouri’s 16th Judicial Circuit announced Friday that “two juveniles were charged by the Juvenile Bureau on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in connection with an incident at the Chief’s meeting on February 14, 2024.” .
“The boys are currently being held in a secure detention facility at a juvenile detention center on firearm-related and resisting arrest charges,” the court added.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson last week described the two suspects in the Super Bowl parade shooting as “thugs.” (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
At least 11 children were injured in the shooting but were expected to recover as of Wednesday night. Nine of them were shot and two suffered other injuries.
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The court’s Friday statement added: “It is anticipated that further charges may be expected in the future following the court’s investigation.” kansas city police department continue. ”
