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.
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It was later reported by the Kansas City Star that a Johnson County mother had died in the shooting, but police have not confirmed that information yet. It’s unknown if the mom is the second person to die or if she was the originally reported person.
During the press conference, Mayor Quinton Lucas added that Chiefs players and staff members are all safe and accounted for.
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Police took three armed people into custody for more investigation.
AFP via Getty ImagesAt 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.”