A chaotic scene is still unfolding around Union Station in Kansas City, Mo., aftera shooting that killed at least one persontook place towards the end of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade.Kansas City Police were still on the scene and expanding the perimeter of the crime scene as fans continued to clear out of the area more than an hour after authorities said gunshots rang out.Police said two “armed” individuals were in custody after the shooting, and authorities asked anyone who saw the shooting take place contact the department to aid in the immediate investigation. In a press conference later Wednesday afternoon, police said “three people were detained and under investigation for today’s incident.“Moments after the shooting took place and police descended on Union Station, witnesses described the scene to a PEOPLE reporter covering the Chiefs’ championship parade.BACKGRID“I saw two people bleeding on the ground and we got out of there as fast as we could run,” one woman, who came to the parade with a group of her girlfriends, said.“We heard the shots and I grabbed my daughter’s hand and ran with the group,” another woman, who was at the parade with her husband and her young daughter, said. “When people start running like that, I knew it was something.”Detectives were seen investigating shootings at Liberty Memorial Park.BACKGRIDOthers said they didn’t know what happened. Initially, many people in the crowd assumed the series of loud pops were just fireworks given the Chiefs celebration.“I heard a few things but I don’t know what happened,” a man who was at the parade with his wife and teenage daughter said. A group of girls were seen crying and calling their parents to let them know they were safe.Spotty cell phone service in the area of the parade only added to the confusion and lack of information, as fans in the area looked for answers. Police directed fans to clear the area and as they left, many attempted to reach family and friends on their phones to let them know they were safe.KMBC News’ live coverage showed a group of Chiefs fans waiting outside of Truman Medical Center, where some of the injured were taken, hugging and checking their phones. A man in a Travis Kelce jersey broke down in tears as another person consoled him.Detectives were seen investigating shootings at Liberty Memorial Park.BACKGRIDOn CNN, Rep. Mark Alford found out about the shooting live on the air during an interview about the parade. “It’s very disheartening,” Alford said. “We should be able to come together in situations like this and celebrate victories, not have to deal with a shooting.”
A chaotic scene is still unfolding around Union Station in Kansas City, Mo., aftera shooting that killed at least one persontook place towards the end of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade.
Kansas City Police were still on the scene and expanding the perimeter of the crime scene as fans continued to clear out of the area more than an hour after authorities said gunshots rang out.
Police said two “armed” individuals were in custody after the shooting, and authorities asked anyone who saw the shooting take place contact the department to aid in the immediate investigation. In a press conference later Wednesday afternoon, police said “three people were detained and under investigation for today’s incident.”
Moments after the shooting took place and police descended on Union Station, witnesses described the scene to a PEOPLE reporter covering the Chiefs’ championship parade.
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“I saw two people bleeding on the ground and we got out of there as fast as we could run,” one woman, who came to the parade with a group of her girlfriends, said.
“We heard the shots and I grabbed my daughter’s hand and ran with the group,” another woman, who was at the parade with her husband and her young daughter, said. “When people start running like that, I knew it was something.”
Detectives were seen investigating shootings at Liberty Memorial Park.BACKGRID
Others said they didn’t know what happened. Initially, many people in the crowd assumed the series of loud pops were just fireworks given the Chiefs celebration.
“I heard a few things but I don’t know what happened,” a man who was at the parade with his wife and teenage daughter said. A group of girls were seen crying and calling their parents to let them know they were safe.
Spotty cell phone service in the area of the parade only added to the confusion and lack of information, as fans in the area looked for answers. Police directed fans to clear the area and as they left, many attempted to reach family and friends on their phones to let them know they were safe.
KMBC News’ live coverage showed a group of Chiefs fans waiting outside of Truman Medical Center, where some of the injured were taken, hugging and checking their phones. A man in a Travis Kelce jersey broke down in tears as another person consoled him.
On CNN, Rep. Mark Alford found out about the shooting live on the air during an interview about the parade. “It’s very disheartening,” Alford said. “We should be able to come together in situations like this and celebrate victories, not have to deal with a shooting.”
source: people.com
