Kansas Man Falsely Accused in Parade Shooting Dies

Denton Loudermill Jr., an Olathe, Kansas man wrongly accused of being a shooter at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally in February 2024, has died at the age of 36. His attorneys confirmed the news, stating that Loudermill had faced significant mental distress due to false social media claims linking him to the shooting, which resulted in death threats and anxiety. Republican Rep. Tim Burchett and other public figures falsely identified him as an 'illegal alien' involved in the incident that killed a radio DJ and injured over 20 people. Loudermill had filed multiple lawsuits against those who spread these false claims, but faced jurisdictional issues that led to dismissals. His attorneys emphasized the emotional burden he endured from the misinformation and indicated that legal actions would continue posthumously. The family is requesting privacy as they mourn this unexpected loss.