Update (1630ET):
The Kansas City Fire Department announced that one individual has died and nine others have been injured in a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
*ONE PERSON IS DEAD AFTER SHOOTING IN KANSAS CITY: ABC
— zerohedge (@zerohedge)
Officials told ABC News that three victims are in critical condition, five are in serious condition, and one has non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting took place near Union Station as Chiefs fans were leaving the parade.
"About 1 million paradegoers and 600 law enforcement officials were expected at Wednesday's celebration," ABC noted.
An earlier report stated police detained two gunmen.
NEW: Man tackled and arrested following the shooting outside of Union Station at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)
At the moment, reports say that one person has died and about 10 others were injured.
One of the bystanders in the video could be heard saying: "We tackled… pic.twitter.com/AMUh4Sjbw9
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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)
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."
Based on information from Breaking911 on X, this is the current situation:
BREAKING: 'Multiple Victims' in Super Bowl Parade Shooting in Kansas City
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911)
• 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
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)
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting
— Brendan (@BrendanMcInnis)
- Clip from James Palmer of NFL Network
- Hosting parade and told to take cover under the stagepic.twitter.com/A2jfwDcYz9
is this who we are kansas city??? y’all can’t go an hour without a shooting?? pic.twitter.com/gNP4mzEprV
— (was @BEYONCÉ) (@notblazedpx)
NEW: 1 person has died, and at least 9 people are injured after shooting near Chiefs parade in Kansas City
— Oliya Scootercaster (@ScooterCasterNY)
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BREAKING: Shooting Incident Leaves at Least Three Wounded Post-Chiefs Celebration
— UngaTheGreat (@UngaTheGreat)
A shooting incident at a Chiefs rally near Union Station sparked immediate chaos and panic among attendees.
The event, which unfolded as the crowd began to disperse, saw law enforcement and… pic.twitter.com/Wb2xfwv1r0
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