• Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Celebration ended in tragedy
• 1 killed and at least 21 wounded in gunfire at Super Bowl parade
• Several Chiefs players and officials confirmed safe after shooting incident
Here is what happened:
A parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl win ended in tragedy, with one person killed and at least 21 others wounded due to gunfire near Union Station at the end of the rally. Kansas City Police Department Chief Stacey Graves expressed her anger at the situation and emphasized the expectation of a safe environment for those participating in the celebration. Three individuals were detained after the shooting, and an investigation is underway. The victims’ conditions range from critical to non-threatening, as reported by Kansas City Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
During a press conference, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed the safety of all Chiefs players, coaches, and staff, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly was also in attendance and assured her evacuation from the area. Other public officials, such as Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife, also confirmed their safety.
Following the incident, several Chiefs players took to social media, with Mahomes expressing prayers for Kansas City and linebacker Drue Tranquill condemning the shooting as a “heinous act.” The story was updated with additional details after a second police press conference took place on February 14, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. PT.
The aftermath of the tragic event also led to responses from several Chiefs players, as quarterback Mahomes offered prayers for the city and linebacker Drue Tranquill condemned the shooting as a “heinous act.” The story was updated with additional details following a second police press conference at 3:45 p.m. PT on February 14, 2024.
