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One killed and several injured in gunfire at Chiefs Super Bowl parade
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Two armed individuals were apprehended at the scene and later identified as suspects by Police

Gunfire erupted outside a prominent railway station in Kansas City, Missouri, during the celebration of the NFL champion Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, resulting in one fatality and at least nine injuries. The incident prompted chaos as onlookers fled for safety. Among the victims, one person succumbed to the gunshot wounds, three were in critical condition, five were initially classified as “serious,” and another in “non-life-threatening” condition, as reported by a local fire department official. Police initially stated that 10 people were shot, while CNN, referencing the fire department, claimed a total of 14 injuries.

Two armed individuals were apprehended at the scene and later identified as suspects by Police Chief Stacey Graves in a press conference. Emergency services transported at least five injured individuals to University Health hospital, with no details provided on the extent of their injuries. Children’s Mercy Kansas City also received patients, though the exact number was undisclosed.

The gunfire originated west of Union Station, near the garage, according to Kansas City police, who mentioned the arrest of two armed individuals for further investigation. Eyewitness videos shared on social media depicted a scene of panic, with armed police rushing into the building and bystanders fleeing.

Union Station, a historic Beaux Arts building, now serves as a museum and terminal for Amtrak passenger service. Despite the violence, the station continues to strive toward being a symbol of inclusion, inspiration, and civic celebration.

During the Super Bowl celebration, an NFL video featuring Chiefs players, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, was contrasted with the absence of Kelce’s partner, Taylor Swift, who was touring in Australia. Mahomes expressed prayers for Kansas City on social media.

Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, present at the parade, requested prayers for the victims and medical responders. Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife, along with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, were present during the incident but reported being safe. The violence occurred on the sixth anniversary of the infamous Kansas City Massacre in 1933 and the Parkland school shooting in Florida in 2018, adding a somber note to the day’s events.