Kansas City Police: 1 dead among 10 victims, multiple children treated after Chiefs parade shooting; 2 in custody
The Kansas City police announced the apprehension of two suspects in a shooting during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade Wednesday.
“Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage and multiple people were struck,” the KC Police’s official Twitter account wrote. “We took two armed people into custody for more investigation.”
Dia Wall of KSHB41 reported 10 shooting victims during the parade.
“(Kansas City police) confirms 10 shooting victims today,” she wrote. “Multiple children being treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital.”
Marcus Officer of FOX 4 Kansas City reported the death of one of the 10 victims and also acknowledged, reportedly, a third person in custody.
“1 person has died, and at least 9 people hurt in shooting in Downtown KC,” Officer wrote on Twitter. “KCPD have 3 people in custody.”
Captain Jake Becchina, a spokesman for the KC Police Department provided more.
“At the conclusion of the rally there were shots fired west of Union Station near the garage and several people were struck,” he said, via the KC Star. “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.”
Initially, Kansas City police provided details of the situation, telling everyone to vacate the area.
“Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area,” the KC Police Twitter account read. Officers are working to clear Union Station itself. We will release everyone inside the building once that is complete. We are still trying to determine the number of shooting victims.
“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. 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.”
Kansas City police later said everyone inside was released after determining the number of victims and clearing the building.