Minutes after Kansas City Chiefs players vowed to go for a third-straight Super Bowl title, shots were fired. Police say ‘multiple people’ struck by gunfire near Chiefs parade, 2 people taken into custody. Fire official says 8 to 10 people injured after shooting near Chiefs parade in Kansas City.
Quick Read
- Shortly after Kansas City Chiefs players expressed their intention to pursue a third consecutive Super Bowl victory, gunfire erupted near the parade route.
- Emergency services, including ambulances, were dispatched to the scene, and law enforcement officers approached the area with weapons ready.
- Police have reported that ‘multiple people’ were hit by the gunfire, leading to the arrest of 2 individuals in connection to the incident.
- According to a fire department official, between 8 to 10 individuals sustained injuries as a result of the shooting near the Chiefs parade in Kansas City.
- Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins remained tight-lipped about the shooting incident near the Chiefs parade, promising more details to follow.
- Kansas City police confirmed the detention of two individuals and advised fans to vacate the vicinity promptly.
- In response to the chaos, “child reunification stations” were established at Union Station and 2301 Main St. to assist in reuniting separated families.
- Authorities appealed to shooting witnesses to gather near Union Station for investigation purposes.
- The incident dampened the Valentine’s Day celebrations of Chiefs fans commemorating their third Super Bowl victory in five years.
The Associated Press has the story:
Shots fired after Chiefs’ Super Bowl win parade: 2 in custody, 8-10 people injured
Newslooks- KANSAS CITY (AP) —
Minutes after Kansas City Chiefs players vowed to go for a third-straight Super Bowl title, shots were fired.
Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins declined further comment, saying only that additional information will be released soon.
Police said in a news release that two people were detained. Fans were urged to exit the area as quickly as possible.
Kansas City police said on X that “child reunification stations” were set up at the main entrance to Union Station, and at 2301 Main St. “We still have several needing reunification,” the tweet read. Police also asked witnesses to the shooting to go to a corner near Union Station.
The shooting broke the celebratory mood on Valentine’s Day as Chiefs fans marked their third Super Bowl title in five seasons.
Ambulances responded to the seen, and officers rushed toward the area with guns drawn. No details were immediately released.
Police say ‘multiple people’ struck by gunfire near Chiefs parade, 2 people taken into custody.
Fire official says 8 to 10 people injured after shooting near Chiefs parade in Kansas City.
