The Kansas City Chiefs’ celebratory Super Bowl 2024 parade in Kansas City, Mo., took a dark turn when shots were fired i
The Kansas City Chiefs’ celebratory Super Bowl 2024 parade in Kansas City, Mo., took a dark turn when shots were fired into the crowd of fans, who had gotten together to celebrate the big win.
At least 22 people were shot at Union Station on Wednesday with Kansas City police confirming in a press conference that one of the victims had died.
Among those hurt were 11 children, who were transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital. Nine of those children had suffered gunshot wounds.
Pvnew has not independently confirmed those numbers.
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Parade attendees were photographed fleeing the scene. AFP via Getty Images
Police took three armed people into custody for more investigation. AFP via Getty Images
The shooting took place shortly after Travis Kelce spoke to fans on stage. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
At around 3 p.m. ET, Kansas City Police confirmed via X that “shots have been fired” and asked guests to “please leave the area.”
“Officers are working to clear Union Station itself. We will release everyone inside the building once that is complete,” they added in a separate tweet.
“We are still trying to determine the number of shooting victims.”
The cause of the shooting has not yet been revealed. Getty Images
Thousands of people, including children, were present for the parade. AFP via Getty Images
Police also said they had taken several “armed people into custody for more investigation.” It has now been revealed that police took three people in for questioning.
Officers then advised parade attendants, “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.”
Kelce appeared in good spirits earlier in the day. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
It’s unclear what set off the shooting, which took place shortly after Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes took the stage to ring in their NFL championship win against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl Sunday.
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Kelce, 34, arrived with his mom, Donna Kelce, to the celebration, as his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, headed to Australia to continue the international leg of her Eras Tour.
His mom, Donna Kelce, was also present. AFP via Getty Images
Taylor Swift was not present for the parade as she was en route to Australia for her tour. AFP via Getty Images
He appeared in good spirits during the parade and, at one point, took the mic to sing a Super Bowl-themed rendition of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places.”
Early on, it appeared the players were all safe from harm Wednesday as sports reporter Andrew Stockey tweeted, “Spoke with family for Chiefs receiver and South Fayette grad Justin Watson.
“He tells his family the players and the players’ families who were inside Union Station are safe #ChiefsParade.”
