One Person Killed, Multiple People Injured After Shooting at Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade
Chaos ensued on the west side of Union Station near the ending point of the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City on Wednesday after a shooter killed one person and injured up to fifteen others, officials said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
[time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”]Two people were taken into custody for further investigation, authorities tweeted. Kansas City Chief Stacey Graves said that police were still gathering information regarding the status of victims. All players, coaches, and staff are safe.
“The President has been briefed on the shooting in Kansas City and will continue to receive updates,” the White House told TIME. “White House officials have been in touch with state and local leaders, and federal law enforcement is on the scene supporting local law enforcement.”
More than 800 law enforcement officers were present at today’s parade, Graves said during the press briefing.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed that the White House offered federal assistance to local authorities.
More than 800 law enforcement officers were present at today’s parade, Graves said during the press briefing.
“I’m angry at what happened today,” Graves added. “To the people who were injured in this tragedy, our hearts go out to you and your families.”
Millions of people had gathered in the area to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win on Sunday. The parade began at 11 a.m. local time along 6th Street and Grand Boulevard. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, who was present at the rally, confirmed she was out of harms way and urged everyone to follow instructions from local officials.
“Anyone nearby needs to leave the area as quickly and safely as possible to facilitate treatment of the shooting victims. Please avoid the Union Station parking garage area to allow first responders through,” Kansas City Police added.
Child reunification centers have been set up inside Union Station, police confirmed. Authorities have asked witnesses to go to the southwest corner of Pershing Road and Main Street.
“Praying for Kansas City…” tweeted Mahomes on Wednesday, shortly after news of the shooting broke.
This news is still developing.
Nik Popli contributed to the reporting of this piece.