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The Chaos at the Super Bowl Celebration in Kansas City
The shooting that marred the Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City on Feb. 14 sent shockwaves through the crowd, causing chaos as thousands of people fled in terror and police scrambled to find the perpetrators.
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In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, accurate information was hard to come by, leaving many seeking answers from any trusted source they could find.
False Information Spread by Congressman Tim Burchett
Amidst the confusion, Republican congressman Tim Burchett from East Tennessee stepped in to share information on his social media account. However, the information he shared turned out to be false.
Police later detained three juveniles on suspicion of being the shooters responsible for the death of one woman and injuries to 22 others.
One person who was falsely implicated in the shooting was Denton Loudermill, a Kansas City-area native who was briefly detained for being drunk in public. Despite being released and not being connected to the shooting, Burchett posted a photo of Loudermill on X, falsely claiming he was an illegal immigrant involved in the shooting.
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Unfounded Accusations and Consequences
Burchett’s tweet accusing Loudermill was reposted by over 2,000 people and garnered interactions from at least 4,000 individuals. Loudermill, a father of three, revealed that he had received death threats since the false accusations went viral but chose not to pursue legal action.
His attorney stated, “Mr. Denton has received death threats over a lie, over misinformation. He didn’t do anything wrong. He did not commit a crime. So please, run, tell that. Get the truth out there. Help us clear his name. Help us save his life.”
Retraction and Clarification
After being contacted by Knox News regarding the false post, Burchett acknowledged the error and stated he would take it down. Despite this, he has continued to post on social media, with Newsweek reaching out to his office for comment on the incident.
Burchett’s false post also contained a context advisory for readers to ensure they had access to accurate information about the events in Kansas City.
Allie Feinberg reports on politics for Knox News. Email her: allie.feinberg@knoxnews.com and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @alliefeinberg.
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