Shots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade Wednesday, resulting in multiple injuries and at least one death.Video above: ‘There was a woman crying’: Witnesses describe aftermath of shooting at Chiefs rallyHere’s what we know:What happened? One person was killed in gunfire that erupted as the Kansas City Super Bowl rally came to a close. Police Chief Stacey Graves said at a news conference that up to 22 people were injured. Graves said officers immediately responded to the area and performed life-saving measures to aid victims.”We know officers ran towards danger,” she said. “Officers were there to keep everyone safe.”Over 800 police officers were on scene, 600 of which were from the Kansas City Police Department.”I’m angry at what happened today,” Graves said. “The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment. We had over 800 law enforcement officers at this location.”Who was injured?There are 17 people being treated for gunshot wounds across two different hospitals, according to sister station KMBC. At least nine of those victims are children who are being treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Seven other people are being treated for non-gunshot-related injuries, KMBC reports.St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City received one gunshot patient in critical condition and three walk-in patients with injuries that were not life-threatening, spokesperson Laurel Gifford said.Who’s responsible?Police initially said two people had been taken into custody. During a news conference Wednesday evening, Graves said three people had been detained in regards to the shooting.Their identities are not known at this time and it’s unclear if more people were involved.What did witnesses describe? Sister station KMBC’s Lara Moritz said a crowd surrounded someone on the ground.A KMBC photographer said he heard shots fired on the scene.Social media users posted shocking videos. One user’s video showed someone apparently performing chest compressions on a shooting victim as another person, seemingly writhing in pain, lay on the ground nearby. People screamed in the background. Parade and rally attendee Alyssa Marsh-Contreras captured video of her father Paul Contreras, reportedly tackling an alleged shooter before police got to him.Contreas told KMBC a gun could be seen falling away from the person.Video below: Person detained after shooting during Kansas City Super Bowl paradeLisa Money, of Kansas City, Kansas, was trying to gather some confetti near the end of the parade when she heard somebody yell “Down, down, everybody down!”At first, Money thought somebody might be joking until she saw the SWAT team jumping over the fence.”I can’t believe it really happened. Who in their right mind would do something like this? This is supposed to be a day of celebration for everybody in the city and the surrounding area. and then you’ve got some idiot that wants to come along and do something like this,” she said.Video below: Chiefs rally attendees confirm that they heard gunshots at Super Bowl RallyOfilio Martinez, 48, said he heard shots fired a couple blocks away about 10 or 15 minutes before the gunfire near the Union Station rally.”This is making me nervous, scared,” he said.Kevin Sanders, 53, of Lenexa, Kansas, said he heard what sounded like firecrackers and then people running. After that initial flurry, calm returned, and he didn’t think much of it. But he said 10 minutes later, ambulances started showing up.”It sucks that someone had to ruin the celebration, but we are in a big city,” Sanders said.Where is the team now?The Kansas City Chiefs have released a statement on Wednesday’s shooting:”We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City. We are in close communication with the Mayor’s office as well as the Kansas City Police Department. At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for. We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on-scene to assist.”Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said he was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff members, and the team was on buses and returning to Arrowhead Stadium.Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacted to Wednesday’s shooting that left one person dead and injured at least 10 in Kansas City.”Praying for Kansas City,” Mahomes posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and the first lady were at the parade when shots were fired but are safe, Parson posted on X.”State law enforcement personnel are assisting local authorities in response efforts,” Parson posted. “As we wait to learn more, our hearts go out to the victims.”Areas that had been filled with crowds were empty after the shooting, with police and firefighters standing and talking behind an area restricted by yellow tape.
Shots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade Wednesday, resulting in multiple injuries and at least one death.
Video above: ‘There was a woman crying’: Witnesses describe aftermath of shooting at Chiefs rally
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Here’s what we know:
What happened?
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said at a news conference that one person is dead and up to 15 were injured.
Graves said officers immediately responded to the area and performed life-saving measures to aide victims.
“We know officers ran towards danger,” she said. “Officers were there to keep everyone safe.”
Over 800 police officers were on scene, 600 of which were from the Kansas City Police Department.
“I’m angry at what happened today,” Graves said. “The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment. We had over 800 law enforcement officers at this location.”
Who was injured?
There are 17 people being treated for gunshot wounds across two different hospitals, according to sister station KMBC. At least nine of those victims are children who are being treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital. There are seven other people being treated for non-gunshot-related injuries, KMBC reports.
St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City received one gunshot patient in critical condition and three walk-in patients with injuries that were not life- threatening, spokesperson Laurel Gifford said.
Who’s responsible?
Graves said two people had been taken into custody. Their identities are not known at this time and it’s unclear if more people were involved.
What did witnesses describe?
Sister station KMBC’s Lara Moritz said a crowd surrounded someone on the ground.
A KMBC photographer said he heard shots fired on the scene.
Social media users posted shocking videos. One user’s video showed someone apparently performing chest compressions on a shooting victim as another person, seemingly writhing in pain, lay on the ground nearby. People screamed in the background.
Parade and rally attendee Alyssa Marsh-Contreras captured video of her father Paul Contreras, reportedly tackling an alleged shooter before police got to him.
Contreas told KMBC a gun could be seen falling away from the person.
Video below: Person detained after shooting during Kansas City Super Bowl parade
Lisa Money, of Kansas City, Kansas, was trying to gather some confetti near the end of the parade when she heard somebody yell “Down, down, everybody down!”
At first, Money thought somebody might be joking until she saw the SWAT team jumping over the fence.
“I can’t believe it really happened. Who in their right mind would do something like this? This is supposed to be a day of celebration for everybody in the city and the surrounding area. and then you’ve got some idiot that wants to come along and do something like this,” she said.
Video below: Chiefs rally attendees confirm that they heard gunshots at Super Bowl Rally
Ofilio Martinez, 48, said he heard shots fired a couple blocks away about 10 or 15 minutes before the gunfire near the Union Station rally.
“This is making me nervous, scared,” he said.
Kevin Sanders, 53, of Lenexa, Kansas, said he heard what sounded like firecrackers and then people running. After that initial flurry, calm returned, and he didn’t think much of it. But he said 10 minutes later, ambulances started showing up.
“It sucks that someone had to ruin the celebration, but we are in a big city,” Sanders said.
Where is the team now?
During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said all Chiefs coaches, players and staff members were safe and accounted for.
Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said he was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff members, and the team was on buses and returning to Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacted to Wednesday’s shooting that left one person dead and injured at least 10 in Kansas City.
“Praying for Kansas City,” Mahomes posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and the first lady were at the parade when shots were fired but are safe, Parson posted on X.
“State law enforcement personnel are assisting local authorities in response efforts,” Parson posted. “As we wait to learn more, our hearts go out to the victims.”
Areas that had been filled with crowds were empty after the shooting, with police and firefighters standing and talking behind an area restricted by yellow tape.
