Three people were arrested in connection with these shootings. Eight patients whose lives were in danger were taken to hospital.
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The Chiefs party was ruined. At least one person died and 21 injured in shootings on Wednesday, February 14, in Kansas City, during the parade celebrating the local team’s Super Bowl victory, according to authorities. from this town in Missouri, in the central United States. The Kansas City police chief said three people had been arrested in connection with the shootings.
Eight patients whose lives were in danger were transported to hospital within 10 minutes of the shooting, the fire chief said at a press conference. Children’s Mercy Hospital said it was treating 12 injured people from the gathering, including 11 children ages 6 to 15. Nine were shot, but all are expected to recover from their injuries.
A “senseless act of violence”
The shooting took place near the station parking lot as the parade was winding down and the traditional convoy of double-decker buses was heading up Grand Boulevard toward Union Station. “I thought they were fireworks.”testified John O’Connor to the daily The Kansas City Star explaining having heard “between 15 and 20 shots in a short period of time.”
In a statement, the Kansas City Chiefs said “saddened” and condemned a “senseless act of violence”, specifying that all their players, coaches and staff members, as well as their families were safe. Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said “pray for Kansas City” in a post on.
I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024
Travis Kelce, another Chiefs player and companion of megastar Taylor Swift, said he “heartbroken by the tragedy”. The singer, who will be in concert Friday in Melbourne, Australia, was not present for the parade. According to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, authorities have been in contact with the White House, which has offered federal assistance.