KANSAS CITY, Feb. 14, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police in Kansas City have confirmed that 10 to 15 people were injured when shots were fired after a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win parade.
One victim is deceased, Chief Stacey Graves told reporters at the scene. She said at 2:53 p.m. Mountain time that the number of injured is not yet confirmed because people are still walking into emergency rooms.
“Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage and multiple people were struck,” a police statement says. “We took two armed people into custody for more investigation.”
Police also asked people in the area to leave “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,” said a post issued at 1:13 p.m. Mountain time.
News agencies including CNN and MSNBC reported as many as 10 victims confirmed transported to area hospitals.
National Public Radio said schools had been closed for the celebratory event, and an estimated 1 million had been expected to attend.
News agencies including CNN and MSNBC reported as many as 10 victims confirmed transported to area hospitals.
Chiefs player Drue Tranquill posted a social media request for prayers.
“Please join my in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act,” he wrote. Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.”
Gephardt Daily will have additional information as details are revealed.
