Multiple people shot at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
Several people were injured in a shooting at a parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl.
The Kansas City Police Department confirmed several people were wounded and that two armed suspects have been taken into custody.
In a post shared on X, the force said: “Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage and multiple people were struck.
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"We took two armed people into custody for more investigation."
They added: "Anyone nearby needs to leave the area as quickly and safely as possible to facilitate treatment of the shooting victims.
"Please avoid the Union Station parking garage area to allow first responders through.
"We request witnesses to the shooting to please go to the southwest corner of Pershing and Main."
Captain Jake Becchina, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department, told the Kansas City Star: “At the conclusion of the rally there were shots fired west of Union Station near the garage and several people were struck.”
According to Kansas City Fire Department, one person has died and nine have been injured, ABC News reports.
CNN reported that The University Health Truman Medical Center managing communications director Keith King said that five victims were being treated following the shooting.
As of yet, the condition of those injured is not yet known.
Numerous stars from the team, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, had been celebrating their win on stage shortly before police flooded the area after shots broke out.
Chiefs fans had turned out in huge numbers to mark their teams third Super Bowl title in five seasons with a parade.
Confetti canons had exploded from double-decker buses as players rolled through the crowd, DJs and drummers heralding their arrival.
Crowds lined the route, with fans climbing trees and street poles, or standing on rooftops for a better view.
Owner Clark Hunt was on one of the buses, holding the Lombardi Trophy prior to the chaotic scenes that followed.
Eyewitness Shawn Grew told the Kansas City Star that he heard a single shot ring out.
“It was someone within feet of me,” he said.
Cops are now evacuating the streets surrounding the train station, with footage shared online showing fans scrambling from the scene.
Child reunification stations have been set up for youngsters who became separated from their guardians in the chaos.
On X, Kansas City Police Department said: "Remember the child reunification stations in the area are at 2301 Main and inside the main entrance of Union Station. We still have several needing reunification. Contact the officer nearest you for reunification information."
Topics: Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, US News, Crime
Claire Reid