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Championship parades are one of the great memories of any fan base that takes home a title. Unfortunately, tragedy struck at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on Wednesday when gunshots were reported.
Harold Kuntz, a local sports reporter, was one of the first to report the gunshots.
There is one person in a stretcher now .. there are Gunshots near Union Station. PLEASE TAKE CAUTION NOW!!!!!
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) February 14, 2024
Here are some local news clips on the scene near Union Station in downtown Kansas City.’
Chaos has broken out at the end of the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Police and military personnel just took off inside of Union Station pic.twitter.com/mqNeodS9r5
— Jacob Meikel (@NPNOWMeikel) February 14, 2024
The BBC is reporting several injuries and multiple shooters taken into custody.
According to the Associated Press, there are 8-10 injuries, Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins said.
Local authorities are reporting one dead and 18 injured as of 6PM ET.
Here’s a glimpse into how major news networks are covering the shooting.
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 14, 2024
Messages from Kansas City players have started to trickle in.
Linebacker Drue Tranquill spoke out.
Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act.
Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.
— Drue Tranquill (@DTranquill) February 14, 2024
Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes also made a statement through official social media channels.
Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 14, 2024
Starting offensive line Trey Smith added his thoughts.
My thoughts and prayers🙏🏾 are with everyone affected by today's incidents—a huge thank you to the first responders who ran towards the sound of danger. You're the ones who should be celebrated today.
— Trey Smith (@treysmith) February 14, 2024
As of 7:45 ET Wednesday, there are over twenties injuries, with three shooters taken into custody.
News update: Kansas City police say the number of people with gunshot wounds has risen to 22 — eight of whom have life-threatening injuries.
Three suspects are now detained. pic.twitter.com/fbgUxMjI18
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) February 15, 2024
Stay tuned for updates on this story. Thoughts and prayers go out to all negatively impacted.