Several people injured in shooting near Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally
Robert A. Cronkleton 3-4 minutes 2/14/2024
Fans clear the area around the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally after shots were fired near Union Station. tljungblad@kcstar.com
Several people have been shot after gunfire erupted during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally Wednesday, a police spokesman said.
“At the conclusion of the rally there were shots fired west of Union Station near the garage and several people were struck,” said Capt. Jake Becchina, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.
Officers have detained two armed people for more investigation, Becchina said.
“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,” Becchina said.
Kansas City Police Department said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area.”
It was uncertain how many victims were hit by gunfire, but scanner traffic indicated that there might have been as many as nine people shot.
When gunfire erupted, the crowd began to scatter as people took cover.
Sam Castro, an 18-year-old University of Kansas student from St. Louis, said he saw people running out of Union Station a little before 2 p.m.
“We just got here, so it’s kind of crazy,” he said.
KC parade goer said he heard a single shot near security post east of the stage.
“It was someone within feet of me,” said Shawn Grew, 46, of Garden City.
His adult daughter, Alyssa, 21, had gotten into Union Station and he was still waiting.
Earlier, two people were shot near 27th and McGee streets, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez. The victims were said to have non-life-threatening injuries.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published February 14, 2024, 2:09 PM.
Where in America are you safe from being shot? In a house of worship? NO. In a grocery store? NO. In a parade or mass celebration? NO. In a school? NO Driving in a car? NO. While you're out hunting? NO. Just walking down the street? NO. Even sitting in your living room? NO. Please tell me, where are you absolutely safe with no possibility of being shot?
Most of us who are mentally healthy simply don't worry about being shot, wherever we are. Although a good percentage of Americans responsibly own arms, by and large we are a polite society and don't go about shooting each other. The vast majority of shootings are done by criminals, gang bangers, and sicko psychopaths.
he vast majority of shootings are done by criminals, gang bangers, and sicko psychopaths.
yep, If you aren't in one of the few areas of the country where the overwhelming amount of murders take place (a small percentage of neighborhoods in cities), the chances of being killed in a random attack are incredibly slim. Even in violent cities, the actual violence is usually restricted to very small, well know enclaves.
Unfortunately, a city wide parade attracts people from those areas as well as everyone else.
"Unfortunately, a city wide parade attracts people from those areas as well as everyone else."
Yes and unfortunately, a grocery store, a house of worship, a school, a dance club, a bar, and a lot of other places HAVE attracted people with guns that have used them there.
In that regard I will adapt a statement made by Canada's Prime Minister McKenzie King at the end of WW2 concerning something other than guns, when asked how many Jewish refugees would he allow into Canada, his reply was "None is too many", which became the title of a book about the time. Adapted to people being shot, Buzz of the Orient feels that NONE IS TOO MANY.
Sending my thoughts and prayers - no, I am not. I feel sorry for those people, and it could just have well been me or someone I love, but this country does not give a damn. I have no more tears (shits) for the U.S. to give on guns.
Local authorities heard from the White House right away. I'm sure the FBI is involved. Three people were taken into custody yesterday. Their identities have not been revealed. Their motives haven't been revealed. In the case of one of them it was people watching the parade who took him/her down.
Why are authorities shy about telling us who they were?
KC tv station says two people in custody.
There are now 3 in custody. No word released on their motives.
Teen black gangsters with no moral code.
They should never again see the light of day.
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Several people injured in shooting near Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally
Robert A. Cronkleton 3-4 minutes 2/14/2024
Several people have been shot after gunfire erupted during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally Wednesday, a police spokesman said.
“At the conclusion of the rally there were shots fired west of Union Station near the garage and several people were struck,” said Capt. Jake Becchina, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.
Officers have detained two armed people for more investigation, Becchina said.
“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,” Becchina said.
Kansas City Police Department said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area.”
It was uncertain how many victims were hit by gunfire, but scanner traffic indicated that there might have been as many as nine people shot.
When gunfire erupted, the crowd began to scatter as people took cover.
Sam Castro, an 18-year-old University of Kansas student from St. Louis, said he saw people running out of Union Station a little before 2 p.m.
“We just got here, so it’s kind of crazy,” he said.
KC parade goer said he heard a single shot near security post east of the stage.
“It was someone within feet of me,” said Shawn Grew, 46, of Garden City.
His adult daughter, Alyssa, 21, had gotten into Union Station and he was still waiting.
Earlier, two people were shot near 27th and McGee streets, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez. The victims were said to have non-life-threatening injuries.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published February 14, 2024, 2:09 PM.
Not surprised. Last I heard was 1 dead and 9 injured
My wife's Godson was there at the time. He was hired to do drone work for the celebration.
Wife just called. He was in the room next to where the shooting took place editing his footage. Safely escorted to the airport now.
Law enforcement floods downtown Kansas City train Station.
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All the cops running to where the shots are being fired. They are the same brave people some idiots want to defund.
CNN reports two suspects in custody.
I'm guessing this was some sort of gang shootout with collateral damage.
Most mass shootings are.
22 shot, including 8 children.
A lot of sick and irresponsible people in this country that only think of themselves.
Where in America are you safe from being shot? In a house of worship? NO. In a grocery store? NO. In a parade or mass celebration? NO. In a school? NO Driving in a car? NO. While you're out hunting? NO. Just walking down the street? NO. Even sitting in your living room? NO. Please tell me, where are you absolutely safe with no possibility of being shot?
Most of us who are mentally healthy simply don't worry about being shot, wherever we are. Although a good percentage of Americans responsibly own arms, by and large we are a polite society and don't go about shooting each other. The vast majority of shootings are done by criminals, gang bangers, and sicko psychopaths.
yep, If you aren't in one of the few areas of the country where the overwhelming amount of murders take place (a small percentage of neighborhoods in cities), the chances of being killed in a random attack are incredibly slim. Even in violent cities, the actual violence is usually restricted to very small, well know enclaves.
Unfortunately, a city wide parade attracts people from those areas as well as everyone else.
Yes and unfortunately, a grocery store, a house of worship, a school, a dance club, a bar, and a lot of other places HAVE attracted people with guns that have used them there.
@ Greg Jones
In that regard I will adapt a statement made by Canada's Prime Minister McKenzie King at the end of WW2 concerning something other than guns, when asked how many Jewish refugees would he allow into Canada, his reply was "None is too many", which became the title of a book about the time. Adapted to people being shot, Buzz of the Orient feels that NONE IS TOO MANY.
Sending my thoughts and prayers - no, I am not. I feel sorry for those people, and it could just have well been me or someone I love, but this country does not give a damn. I have no more tears (shits) for the U.S. to give on guns.
Local authorities heard from the White House right away. I'm sure the FBI is involved. Three people were taken into custody yesterday. Their identities have not been revealed. Their motives haven't been revealed. In the case of one of them it was people watching the parade who took him/her down.
Why are authorities shy about telling us who they were?
The identity of the shooters can be determined if its six hour story or a six day story. Seems like this a the former
Because they are juveniles and, legally, can't be identified.
A day later, my gateway to the Internet (MSN.com) is not featuring a story about 22 people getting shot. That's enough to make you go hmmm....
This is all they had to offer up down the page.....
Investigators search for answers in mass shooting at Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration (msn.com)
Just another day in 'Murica.
Bad wiring doesn't limit itself to "Murica".
But it seriously pisses me off when it happens in my home town.
Kudos to the brave Chiefs fans who tackled the insane shooters!