Chaos erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl parade on the streets of Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday afternoon after reports of a shooting.
“Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area,” Kansas City Police posted to X.
“We need people to exit the area as quickly and safely as possible and avoid the parking garage in order to facilitate treatment of shooting victims,” police said, adding, “Many of you have footage of many officers securing union station, they are working to provide for the safety of everyone inside union station and expedite care of those injured.”
Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) February 14, 2024
Daily Mail states, “Two gunmen have been detained after shots rang out at the Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl parade, sending thousands fleeing as the celebration descended into chaos.”
Other reports state that “several people were struck by gunfire.”
According to X user Breaking 911, here’s what is known so far:
BREAKING: ‘Multiple Victims’ in Super Bowl Parade Shooting in Kansas City
• Police respond to shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ victory rally at Union Station.
• Kansas City Fire Department confirms shooting, labels situation as “fluid.”
• Shots fired west of Union Station;… pic.twitter.com/1VZ6tbrE6u
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 14, 2024
Videos posted on X show fans scrambling for safety.
John O’Connor of Kansas City gives his account of active shooting, he said he heard 15-20 shots left of the stage. Situation highly tense on ground.#KansasCity #KansasCityChiefs #Kansas #SuperBowl2024pic.twitter.com/l616La1ouU
— Target Reporter (@Target_Reporter) February 14, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting
– Clip from James Palmer of NFL Network
– Hosting parade and told to take cover under the stagepic.twitter.com/A2jfwDcYz9— Brendan (@BrendanMcInnis) February 14, 2024
is this who we are kansas city??? y’all can’t go an hour without a shooting?? pic.twitter.com/gNP4mzEprV
— 𐚁 (was @BEYONCÉ) (@notblazedpx) February 14, 2024
NEW: 1 person has died, and at least 9 people are injured after shooting near Chiefs parade in Kansas City
pic.twitter.com/hSnkGUuVun— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) February 14, 2024
*Developing…
Tyler Durden
Wed, 02/14/2024 – 15:31
