A shooting is being reported as happening at the location of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade celebration in the city.
KMBC news in Kansas City reported that spectators and fans fleeing a potential shooting at Union Station, right next to the finishing point of the parade and where the Victory Rally was taking place.
The Kansas City Fire Department confirmed that the shooting took place and emergency personnel was seen from helicopter footage from the news crew of being on the scene where the shooting happened.
This shooting occurred right as the Chiefs parade and celebration had effectively ended as many people in attendance were leaving the area.
Parade goers running from Union Station following reports of shots fired. pic.twitter.com/3K3WlMt9qS
— Rob Collins (@RobCollinsTV) February 14, 2024
Update, 4:08 p.m. ET: ABC News confirmed that one person has died as a result of the shooting.
ABC News has confirmed that one person has been pronounced dead after today's shooting at the #Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. https://t.co/kIt4faiTVL
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 14, 2024
Shooting occurs at Chiefs Super Bowl parade: Updates and more
Video from the scene on the ground at Union Station showed police officers and military personnel rushing into Union Station in a situation seemingly related to the shooting.
Chaos has broken out at the end of the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Police and military personnel just took off inside of Union Station pic.twitter.com/mqNeodS9r5
— Jacob Meikel (@NPNOWMeikel) February 14, 2024
KMBC's reporting noted that one photographer for the outlet heard the shots fired, while another reporter saw a crowd in the area gathered around a person.
The Kansas City Police Department also confirmed the shooting, saying that shots were fired near Union Station at a parking garage with multiple victims being reported. Two individuals who were armed were then taken into custody for questioning as law enforcement investigates the shooting.
Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage and multiple people were struck. We took two armed people into custody for more investigation.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) February 14, 2024
NFL Network's James Palmer also reported on the scene that he and other media members were told to evacuate the Union Station area and to hide under the stage where the Chiefs Victory Rally was being held.
We have been escorted away from union station after being told to get under the stage we were hosting the parade pic.twitter.com/mlSrahS8Hu
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) February 14, 2024
Kansas City Police have also urged anyone still in the area to not enter Union Station and leave the area immediately.
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.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) February 14, 2024
Update, 3:33 p.m. ET: Reports from Kansas City Police say that 8-10 people were shot including "multiple children" who are now being treated at Children's Mercy Hospital.
Kansas City police have confirmed that at least 8-10 people were shot at the #Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and multiple children are currently being treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital. https://t.co/sqhkFkVTT0 pic.twitter.com/C6G2FsFomt
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 14, 2024
BREAKING:@kcpolice confirms 10 shooting victims today. Multiple children being treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital. @KSHB41
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) February 14, 2024
Update, 3:42 p.m. ET: Seven child reunification points have been set up around the area for any child who may have been separated from their families in the wake of the shooting.
Reunification points around the parade. pic.twitter.com/LWqRi9OvOH
— Taylor Hemness 📺 (@taylorhemness) February 14, 2024
Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill sent a message on social media asking everyone to "join in prayer" for the victims of the shooting.
Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act.
— Drue Tranquill (@DTranquill) February 14, 2024
Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.
Patrick Mahomes also sent out a message on social media sending prayers for the city.
Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 14, 2024
Update, 4:16 p.m. ET: A video on social media shows heroes at the parade apprehending and tackling a suspect for the shooting at the celebration.
Heroes in #chiefs gear tackling the
— Dana Wright🎙 (@RadioDana) February 14, 2024
*€£# out of reports suspect. @KMBZradio pic.twitter.com/O3jBYIL96X
Update, 4:21 p.m. ET: There is a reported police presence at The Westin Hotel in Kansas City as occupants in the hotel were told to shelter in their rooms.
My wife is in the Westin and they were ordered to take shelter in their rooms
— Bob Fescoe (@bobfescoe) February 14, 2024
Someone was soon after apprehended at The Westin parking lot.
Someone was apprehended in the parking lot of the @Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
— Carolina Cruz (@carolinakctv5) February 14, 2024
Update, 4:38 p.m. ET: It has been confirmed that there were at least 10 victims of the shooting. One person is dead, three are in critical condition, five are being treated for serious injuries, and one has non-life-threatening injuries.
Update from Truman Medical Center:
— Alyssa Jackson KSHB 41 (@thealyssaj) February 14, 2024
KCPD confirmed minutes ago 1 person passed away, 3 people are critical, 5 have serious injuries and 1 person has non-life threatening injuries. All of them are shooting victims. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/rbPaE8HTQW
Update, 4:45 p.m. ET: KCTV5 in Kansas City reported that there are 14 victims as a result of the shooting who are being treated.
Update, 4:48 p.m. ET: Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves in a press conference said they are still gathering information on the investigation and confirming the number of victims, though she did state that it was 10-15 and noted that the police department does not believe any of the victims to be children.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves says 10-15 people are injured after today's shooting at the #Chiefs parade, with one deceased.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 14, 2024
Update, 6:29 p.m. ET: Lisa Augustine, senior manager of media relations of Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, announced that they are treating 12 patients from the rally, 11 of whom are children. Nine of those children have gunshot wounds.
Children’s Mercy is treating 12 patients from the rally. 11 are children. 9 have gunshot wounds, per Lisa Augustine, Senior Manager, Media Relations Children’s Mercy Kansas City.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) February 14, 2024
I’m at a loss for words.
The Chiefs released a statement at 5:43 p.m. ET on Wednesday following the shooting, saying, "We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today's parade and rally. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City."
The team revealed that the players, coaches, staff, and their families were safe. The Chiefs say they are in communication with the Mayor's office and the Kansas City Police Department.
Statement from the Kansas City Chiefs pic.twitter.com/erKsrF3SX8
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 14, 2024
The NFL released a statement at 6:31 p.m. ET, saying "We are deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that occurred today near the end of the rally in Kansas City for the Chiefs. Our thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected. We are grateful for the quick and thorough response of law enforcement and emergency personnel."
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2024
Update 6:46 p.m. ET: The Kansas City Star confirmed the identity of the victim killed at the parade. The outlet previously reported this individual was the second victim, but police have only confirmed one death.
Update 7:40 p.m. ET: All 11 children being treated at Children's Mercy Hospital are "expected to have a full recovery." Those children range in age rom 5 to 16 years old.
POSITIVE UPDATE! Stephanie Meyer, Senior VP of Nursing at Children’s Mercy says all patients are expected to have a full recovery. @kshb pic.twitter.com/rT1vla9hau
— Jessica McMaster (@JessMcMasterKC) February 15, 2024
Wide receiver Marques Valdez-Scantling reached out on Twitter in hopes of getting those kids and their families support.
Any chance anyone can help me get in touch with these kids or families? First off I want to make sure they’re doing ok. But would love to help them out any way I can and get them some stuff from the team to help with the recovery. https://t.co/xlTJXLi7xT
— Marquez V-S (@MVS__11) February 14, 2024
We will keep you updated with any further information regarding the developing and harrowing situation in Kansas City.