Kansas: 1 Dead, 22 Injured Following Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Parade Shooting

The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade near Union Station turned into a scene of chaos, leaving one person dead and at least 22 others wounded from gunshot injuries, according to the Independent.

Among the victims are nine children ranging in age from 6 to 15, as confirmed by Children's Mercy Hospital.

During a press conference on Wednesday evening, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves revealed that three suspects had been detained in connection with the Kansas City parade shooting.

The hospital confirmed that all 11 children, fortunately, are not in critical condition and are expected to recover from their injuries.

The wounded were swiftly transported to Children's Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical, and Saint Luke's.

Chief Graves detailed the severity of injuries, stating that eight individuals were immediately life-threatening patients, seven had other life-threatening injuries, and six sustained minor injuries.

The incident occurred around 2 PM near the Union Station parking garage, immediately following the Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade's conclusion, Fox News reports.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas assured the public that all Chiefs players, staff, and their families were safe and accounted for.

Despite the tragedy, he commended the swift response of the 800 law enforcement officers present at the Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade.

Kansas City Parade Shooting Fatality Identified

The city mourns the loss of local radio DJ Lisa Lopez, known for hosting Taste of Tejano on KKFI, Fox 4 noted.

The station expressed profound sadness on Facebook, extending condolences to her family.

"It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez, host of Taste of Tejano, lost her life today in the shooting at the KC Chiefs' rally. Our hearts and prayers are with her family," the station wrote on Facebook.

The Kansas City parade shooting shattered the celebratory atmosphere as the city basked in the glory of the Kansas City Chiefs' second consecutive Super Bowl win.

Mayor Lucas, who was present at Union Station, described the harrowing experience when he and others heard gunfire, prompting them to run for safety.

"I never would've thought that we, along with Chiefs players, fans, and hundreds of thousands of people, would be forced to run for our safety today," said Mayor Lucas at a news conference.

Calls for Reflection and Action

The Kansas City Chiefs organization expressed deep sadness over the violence that occurred on Wednesday, emphasizing that all players, coaches, staff, and their families are accounted for and safe, per BBC.

Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Chiefs, shared on social media that he was "heartbroken over the tragedy."

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a wide receiver for the Chiefs, expressed his desire to reach out to the young victims of the Kansas City parade shooting, offering assistance and support.

Despite existing security measures, the Kansas City mayor highlighted the need for a thorough reflection on the incident, emphasizing the presence of bad actors with guns.

The tragic events prompted President Joe Biden to call for action on gun reform and a ban on assault rifles in the United States, stating that such incidents should motivate the nation to address the issue of gun violence.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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