Affidavit of Kai Mbappe

34 years old; works as an Uber driver in Pasquale.
Moved from the East Coast to Pasquale for a fresh start.
Initially attempted traditional office jobs but found them unfulfilling.
Enjoys driving as it allows him to explore the city and interact with diverse riders.

Acknowledges the unspoken rule of silence vs. awkward conversations during rides.
Shared experience of witnessing a couple's breakup during a ride, highlighting the unpredictable nature of rides.
Provides a glimpse into the nature of his work, including exposure to various stories, both amusing and disturbing.

Started his night shift around 8:00 p.m. and planned to end around 4:00 a.m. but decided to extend his shift until 6:00 a.m.
At around 5:30 a.m., he noticed a person dressed in black carrying a dark duffel bag walking in a suspicious manner near Capitol Square.
This person was later identified as Leland Messi.

The person he identified as Messi displayed behavior suggestive of wanting to avoid attention, moving stealthily towards the Capitol.
Witnessed the shooter pull out a gun during a conversation between Ronnie Goodell and Mackenzie Hamm, leading to Goodell's collapse from gunfire.
Described the scene as shocking and surreal, illustrating the contrast between expectations from media portrayals of shootings and the grim reality.

Recalled Messi's actions earlier that morning, including holding a black beanie and passing his car shortly before the shooting while wearing a mask.
Observed Messi whispering a phrase as he walked past, which struck him as peculiar, reinforcing his belief that Messi was involved.
Noticed people protesting against the gambling laws leading up to the shooting, indicating a tense social environment.

The news of the shooting spread rapidly, with social media and news outlets reporting extensively.
By December 9, he connected the earlier sightings of Messi to the incident, reinforcing his certainty about Messi's involvement.

Created an affidavit emphasizing his certainty regarding Messi’s identity as the shooter, expressing the visual details he recalled.
Reviewed various exhibits related to the case, including photos of the crime scene, potential evidence (like the handgun), and social media posts from Messi.
Noted particular evidence he recognized in relation to the shooting incident, including the duffel bag and clothing matching what Messi was wearing when he observed him.

Provided a sworn statement affirming the truth of his observations and experiences concerning the case.
Indicated the necessity to update his affidavit with any new relevant information before testifying in court.
Sworn under penalty of perjury, demonstrating the seriousness and legal implications of his testimony.