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Shots are fired on the sidelines of the Kansas City Chiefs football team's victory celebration.
There is talk of several injuries.
Update from February 15, 12:33 a.m.:
One person was killed and at least 21 others suffered gunshot wounds in a shooting near Union Station in Kansas City 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.
Shooting at the Super Bowl parade in Kansas: Three people arrested after Chiefs – what is known so far
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 news 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.
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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.:
The police assume one fatality and ten to 15 injuries following shots fired on the sidelines of a parade in honor of 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 reported by the broadcaster
ABC,
among others , citing the fire department.
Fire Department Commander Michael Hopkins told the
AP
that eight to 10 people were injured.
Some of them are already being treated in hospitals.
At least three of the injured are in critical condition.
Several police officers cleared the celebration in front of the train station in Kansas City.
© Reed Hoffmann/dpa
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 many children among the fans.
Mahomes previously commented on the incident on X, writing: “I’m praying for Kansas City.”
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs were celebrated by tens of thousands.
© Reed Hoffmann/dpa
According to the media, superstar Taylor Swift did not accompany her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the parade and victory speeches, unlike on Sunday.
As several portals consistently reported, the singer has already landed in Melbourne, Australia, where she is performing on Friday evening.
(asc/dpa)