Shots were fired during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade. One person was killed and at least 21 were injured. A video shows the courageous intervention of a bystander.
Update from February 15th, 8:14 a.m.: According to media reports, there is currently no indication that the shooting during the Super Bowl parade was a targeted attack. Like a reporter from CNN According to local reports, investigators are currently assuming that the shooting was not motivated by terrorism.
Instead, it is suspected that there was an exchange of fire between two people who were not involved in the celebration. As several US media reports, the shots were fired near the end of the parade, near a remote private garage.
Shooting at Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City: Football fan intervenes and wrestles suspect to the ground
Update from February 15th, 5:47 a.m.: Questions remain after the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade that left one person dead and 21 injured. Above all, the motive is still completely unknown. Three suspects are currently in police custody. “We don’t have a motive at the moment,” said a police spokesman. It is not assumed that there is a terrorist attack, they say NBC News.
While investigators continue to search for answers, the media and social networks are celebrating a Nebraska man for his decisive action during the shooting. Video footage shows him wrestling one of the three suspected perpetrators to the ground. The alleged attacker ran through the frightened crowd when the man pounced on him and held him to the ground until police officers arrived. “I didn’t think at all, I just reacted,” the man told a local television station.
At least one person was killed in the attack during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration. Among the at least 21 injured are loud NBC News also many children and young people.
Shooting at the Super Bowl parade in Kansas: Three people arrested after Chiefs – what is known so far
Update from February 15th, 12:33 a.m.: A shooting near Union Station in Kansas City left one person dead and at least 21 others sustained gunshot wounds on Wednesday. The Super Bowl celebration of the old and new NFL champions turned into a chaotic scene as thousands of fans in red jerseys scrambled to get to safety after shots were fired in Kansas City, Missouri.
It is still unclear what the official course of events was and who was responsible for the shooting at the Super Bowl parade. Three people were arrested, the Kansas City police chief said at a press conference, according to the New York Times.
She did not name names and said investigators had not yet found a motive. The police chief asked the public to provide video footage or other information that could help authorities solve the incident.
What is known so far about the shooting at the Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, perpetrator and motive?
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said one person was dead and investigators were still working to determine the exact number of injured. At least two of the people arrested were armed and a third person was also arrested, the police chief said.
Twelve people were taken to University Health, the former Truman Medical Center, said Keith King, a spokesman for the hospital. Eight of them were treated for gunshot wounds, including two in critical condition. And a victim with a gunshot wound was in critical condition at Saint Luke’s Hospital, said Laurel Gifford, a hospital spokeswoman. Three other people were admitted with injuries.
What is known about the victims of the Kansas City shooting – several children injured
Children’s Mercy is treating 12 patients who attended the rally, said Lisa Augustine, a spokeswoman for the hospital. Of these 12 patients, 11 are children. Nine of the injured have gunshot wounds, Ms. Augustine said.
Celebrations of the Chiefs’ victory ended with a rally in front of Union Station, an Amtrak hub and tourist destination in downtown Kansas City, Mo. “As soon as the rally ended, shots were fired on the west side of Union Station,” said Chief Graves, adding, “I know one of the suspects was immediately pursued on foot.”
Governor forced to evacuate due to shooting in Kansas City
Many state and local officials attended the rally, including the governors of Kansas and Missouri. Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas had to be evacuated and said on social media that she was now “out of danger,” and Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri and his wife were both “safe and secure,” according to the governor’s office.
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City quarterback who led his team to victory on Sunday, said on social media that 3 is “praying for Kansas City.”
Update from February 14th, 11:10 p.m.: Police assume that one person has died and 10 to 15 people have been injured following shots fired on the sidelines of a parade honoring the Kansas City Chiefs football team. Police Chief Stacey Graves said this on Wednesday at a press conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shots fired at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade: Several injured
First report from February 14th, 10:50 p.m.: Kansas City – On Sunday (February 11th), the Kansas City Chiefs were crowned Super Bowl winners for the fourth time. The triumph was supposed to be celebrated with a big parade with fans, but a terrible incident overshadowed the event. Shots were fired on the sidelines of the celebration on Wednesday (February 14th).
Several people were shot in the city of Kansas City, Missouri, the police said on X, formerly Twitter. According to media reports, at least one person died after shots were fired on the sidelines of a parade honoring the Kansas City Chiefs football team. This is what the broadcaster reports, among other things ABC citing the fire department. Fire Department Commander Michael Hopkins told the news outlet APthat eight to ten people were injured. Some of them are already being treated in hospitals. At least three of the injured are in critical condition.
Police said two armed suspects were arrested. No further details were initially known about the alleged perpetrators and victims.
Shots at the Super Bowl parade: Pictures show action in Kansas City
Police asked “all persons in the area” to leave the area “as quickly and safely as possible to facilitate treatment of the shooting victims.” TV images showed how the event site was evacuated. In a video shared on platform X, armed police officers can be seen running towards the train station. According to police, the shots were fired near the train station near a parking garage in Kansas City, Missouri. It was unclear whether the crime was connected to the victory parade. There is still no information about the motive for the crime.
“Pray for Kansas City” – Chiefs quarterback speaks out about incident
The team around star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was loudly cheered by tens of thousands of fans along a 3.22 kilometer route through the city. Players and coaches traveled in a red double-decker bus. Since many schools remained closed for the day, there were also numerous children among the fans. Mahomes previously commented on the incident on X, writing: “I’m praying for Kansas City.”
Superstar Taylor Swift accompanied her boyfriend Travis Kelce, unlike on Sunday, according to the media, not at the parade and the victory speeches. As several portals consistently reported, the singer has already landed in Melbourne, Australia, where she is performing on Friday evening. (asc/dpa)