A shooting occurred in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one death and 21 injuries. Eight victims were in life-threatening condition, while seven others had life-threatening injuries. Nine children were among the wounded, all expected to recover. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the shooting.
The shots were fired west of Union Station, the train station in downtown Kansas City, where thousands of fans had gathered to watch the festivities.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said officers responded immediately after the gunshots broke out, and detectives opened an investigation. The Fire Department also sprang to action, administering aid to the injured. More than 800 police officers were already on the scene to monitor the parade, and the city’s fire department was also present to provide medical attention if needed.
A total of 22 people were struck by gunfire, one of whom is dead, and three individuals were arrested. A local radio station reported that one of its DJs, Lisa Lopez, was killed in the shooting. The surviving victims were transported to three local hospitals, with the immediately life-threatening cases taken to the hospital within 10 minutes of the shooting. Nine children aged six to 15 with gunshot wounds are being treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
City officials did not release the names of any of the victims or share information about the suspects who were arrested, including what might have led to the shooting. A law enforcement source told CBS News that the shooting appeared to be the result of an argument that turned violent, and they are investigating a motive and gathering physical and digital evidence.
(BBC)
