After the Kansas City Chiefs’ parade and rally, shots rang out, leaving multiple people injured. Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves gave an update on the incident
Gunfire erupted at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade and rally Wednesday afternoon, leaving multiple people shot as authorities took two armed suspects into custody.
The parade, which ended with a rally near Union Station, had just wrapped up on Wednesday when reports of shots fired emerged in the area.
Here's what we know so far about the shooting as the situation continues to unfold:
What happened
According to Kansas City police, shots were fired in the area around Union Station, and residents were asked to leave the area.
Officials said the shots were fired west of Union Station near a parking garage, and "multiple people" were struck. Two armed suspects were taken into custody, according to officials.
Celebrants were sent scrambling for cover, with police and law enforcement moving into the building, according to eyewitnesses.
"I'm angry at what happened today," Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said. "The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment. We had over 800 law enforcement officers, Kansas City and other agencies, to keep everyone safe. Because of bad actors, which are very few, this tragedy occurred even in the presence of uniformed officers.
In a later update, officials said that officers were working to clear Union Station, and that those inside were being slowly led outside from the building.
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How many people were shot?
According to the latest information from the Kansas City Fire Department, at least one person was killed in the shooting. Graves added that anywhere from 10 to 15 others were wounded in the shooting, though their conditions were not immediately known.
Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins with the Kansas City Fire Department said at least 10 people suffering from gunshot wounds were taken to various hospitals from near Union Station. Two other people with gunshot wounds walked into hospitals for treatment, but it wasn't immediately clear if their wounds were related to the parade shooting.
According to Hopkins, three people were listed in critical condition, five in serious condition and one suffered non-life threatening injuries.
"To the people who were injured in this tragedy our hearts go out to you and your families," Graves said.
Where did the shooting take place?
The shooting started at the end of the parade route near Union Station, authorities said.
Suspects in custody
Two armed suspects were taken into custody, according to officials. Further details surrounding the suspects, however, were not immediately released.
Was there a motive?
Details on what sparked the shooting were not immediately clear.
How many people were at the event?
According to reports from the scene, an estimated 1 million people were in attendance at the parade.
Several public schools in multiple communities throughout the area had canceled classes so families could be at the parade.
What did the Chiefs say about it?
The Kansas City Chiefs said in a statement they 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 statement read.
The team noted that all players, staff, coaches and their families were safe following the event.
Read their full statement below:
We will update this story with new details as they become available.
