Olathe man falsely identified as Chiefs shooter dies amid lawsuits

Denton Loudermill, a Kansas man who was falsely identified as a shooter during the February 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, has died at the age of 48. His body was discovered on April 11, and the cause of death has not been disclosed. Following the parade shooting, Loudermill faced significant public scrutiny and received death threats due to misidentifications amplified by social media and some lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett. Loudermill had filed multiple lawsuits in an effort to clear his name, claiming mental distress caused by the false accusations. His attorneys intend to pursue these lawsuits on behalf of his estate. The family has expressed their determination to seek justice for Loudermill, emphasizing the need for privacy as they grieve.