A resident of Olath, Denton Loudermill is seeking to vindicate himself following the circulation of viral images depicting his detainment in the aftermath of the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting on Wednesday
Online posts featuring these photos have disseminated with misleading captions erroneously identifying the individual as one of the assailants. However, this is a mistaken association.
Who is Denton Loudermill of Olathe falsely accused as Kansas City Chiefs parade shooter
The person depicted in the images is Denton Loudermill, an Olathe native, a devoted father of three daughters, and an enthusiastic Chiefs fan. He is not involved in any act of mass shooting.
Denton Loudermill is a native of Olathe, KS, who did nothing wrong at the Chiefs parade.
Not an illegal immigrant mass shooter, as some knuckle-dragging idiots have posted online.
Do not believe everything you read on the internet. pic.twitter.com/KwXKZXKAov
— Josh Chavis (@JoshChavis65) February 18, 2024
“I want to emphatically state that I am completely innocent and had no involvement in any wrongdoing,” Loudermill declared on Saturday, flanked by his legal representative and family. “I was simply enjoying myself, much like everyone else.”
What Did Attorney Saunders Reveal?
LaRonna Lassiter Saunders, an attorney and advocate for justice, is actively working on his case. She explained that he was apprehended on the grounds of being intoxicated and failing to vacate the crime scene.
Why did it take so long to clear this man's name as being one of the shooters at the Kansas City parade? It seems @kcpolice could have done it the day he was handcuffed and released! The guy's photo was shared by thousands of people saying he was a shooter. #DentonLoudermill pic.twitter.com/RufJd4cake
— Curtis Fernheiser III (@CurtFernheiser) February 19, 2024
“Mr. Denton may have consumed several drinks, but so did around half a million other individuals, including some of the Chiefs players. Enjoying drinks is not a criminal act, and it certainly does not equate to being a mass shooter,” asserted Lassiter Saunders.
She mentioned that authorities eventually released him without issuing a citation or making an official arrest. However, the online narrative has portrayed a contrasting story, putting his life at risk.
“He has been threatened with death over a falsehood, over misinformation,” she expressed. “He is innocent; he did not engage in any wrongdoing or commit a crime. So, please, spread the truth. Help us rectify his reputation. Help us safeguard his life.”
False claims circulating on the internet have also labeled him as a “44-year-old illegal immigrant named Sahil Omar.” Several reports noted that similar inaccurate information has been used in previous incidents, such as the January explosion in Fort Worth and a December shooting in Las Vegas.
When asked about potential legal action, they stated that their primary focus currently is correcting the false narrative to ensure the safety of him and his family.