Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Gov. Mike Parson of using a racial "dog whistle" by referring to the suspected shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade as "thugs." The mayor disagreed with the governor's choice of words, stating that it was a classic dog whistle with racial connotations. Two minors have been charged with gun-related offenses in connection to the shooting, which resulted in one death and 22 injuries.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Governor Mike Parson of using a racial "dog whistle" by referring to the suspected shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade as "thugs." Lucas criticized the governor's language, stating that it perpetuates alleged racism. Two minors have been charged in relation to the shooting, which killed one person and injured 22 others.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Governor Mike Parson of using a racial "dog whistle" by referring to the suspected shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade as "thugs." Lucas criticized the use of the term and stated that it was a classic dog whistle with racial connotations. Two minors have been charged with gun-related offenses in connection to the shooting, which resulted in one fatality and 22 injuries. The court announced that the juveniles are currently detained on gun-related and resisting arrest charges, with additional charges expected as the investigation continues.
