Championship parades are a cherished memory for fan bases that emerge victorious. Regrettably, tragedy struck at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on Wednesday when reports of gunshots emerged.
Harold Kuntz, a local sports journalist, was among the first to report the gunfire.
Currently, there is an individual being transported on a stretcher… Gunshots have been heard in the vicinity of Union Station. PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION NOW!!!!!
Here are some local news clips capturing the scene near Union Station in downtown Kansas City.
Anarchy erupted towards the end of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade. Police and military personnel swiftly entered Union Station.
The BBC has confirmed multiple injuries and the arrest of several shooters.
According to the Associated Press, there are 8-10 individuals injured, as stated by Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
Local authorities have reported one fatality and 18 individuals injured as of 6PM ET.
Let’s take a look at how major news networks are covering the shooting.
Messages from Kansas City players have begun to surface.
Linebacker Drue Tranquill expressed his thoughts.
Please join me in prayer for all the victims of this atrocious act.
Pray for steady hands for doctors and first responders, and may everyone experience full recovery.
Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes also shared a statement through official social media channels.
Sending prayers for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Starting offensive lineman Trey Smith also shared his sentiments.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by today’s incidents. A huge thank you to the first responders who bravely confronted danger. Today, you are the ones who deserve celebration.
As of 7:45 ET on Wednesday, there are over twenty injuries, with three shooters apprehended.
News update: Kansas City police have announced that the number of gunshot victims has risen to 22, with eight of them in critical condition.
Three suspects are currently in custody.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this tragic event.
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