• Kansas City Chiefs release statement on shooting at Super Bowl parade
• 1 dead, 21 injured in a shooting near Union Station during the parade
• Chiefs players and staff were unharmed, offer condolences to victims and their families
Here is what happened:
The Kansas City Chiefs have issued a statement in response to the tragic event that occurred during their 2024 Super Bowl parade. During the celebration of their victory, gunfire erupted near Union Station, resulting in at least one fatality and 21 injuries. The team confirmed that none of their players, coaches, staff, or their families were harmed and all were “safe and accounted for.” The Chiefs expressed their deep sadness over the senseless act of violence and extended their condolences to the victims, their families, and the entire Kansas City community.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with three individuals detained by authorities. The Kansas City Police Department Chief, Stacey Graves, indicated that law enforcement officers and first responders were on scene to assist. Additionally, the victims of the shooting were hospitalized, with conditions ranging from critical to non-threatening. Children’s Mercy Hospital reported that it is treating 12 patients from the rally, the majority of whom are children.
Several Chiefs players, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, expressed their condolences and shock after the deadly event. Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, also reacted to the violence on her Instagram Story, stating, “Shooting people is never the answer. Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is rough.”
Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill called on his followers to join him in prayer for all the victims and to pray that doctors and first responders would have steady hands and that all would experience full healing. Both Tranquill and the Mahomes were present during the Super Bowl parade, along with teammate Travis Kelce and his mother, Donna Kelce.
