Kansas City parade taking pictures newest: One lifeless and not less than 8 kids amongst 22 injured

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas mentioned he was current when gunfire erupted on the Kansas City Chief’s Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

“When the shooting started, I like many others, ran and ran for safety,” he mentioned, noting that he noticed law enforcement officials operating towards the gunfire as he fled.

He then mentioned an investigation was ongoing, and that the taking pictures was “absolutely a tragedy.”

“This is absolutely a tragedy the likes of which we would have never expected in Kansas City and the likes of which we will remember for some time. However, I want to say thank you to those who are making sure that we are safe today. Those were investigating this incident and those who will continue to make sure that those who committed these acts today are brought to justice,” he mentioned.

Three folks had been taken into custody and firearms had been recovered, mentioned Kansas City police chief Stacey Graves mentioned at a information convention.

“I’m angry at what happened today,” Ms Graves mentioned.

Police didn’t instantly launch any particulars concerning the folks taken into custody, doable motives for the shootings or what sort of weapons have been used.

“There’s a lot of work ahead. This is just the beginning stages,” she mentioned. “All of that is being actively investigated.”

At least eight kids are amongst 22 individuals who have been wounded by gunfire in a taking pictures on the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade.

Stephanie Meyer, senior vp and chief nursing officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, mentioned the entire injured kids are anticipated to make a full restoration.

She advised reporters: “I want to clarify that we have had 12 patients that we have treated, 11 of which are children with nine gunshot wounds… all of those patients we expect to have a full recovery, none of which are in critical condition.”

President Joe Biden mentioned the taking pictures “cuts deep in the American soul” and referred to as on folks to press Congress to ban assault weapons, to restrict high-capacity gun magazines and for different gun measures which have been rejected by Republicans.

“Today’s events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting. What are we waiting for?” he mentioned.

NFL issued an announcement condoling victims of ‘senseless shooting’.

“We are deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that occurred today near the end of the rally in Kansas City for the Chiefs. Our thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected,” they mentioned.

“We are grateful for the quick and thorough response of law enforcement and emergency personnel.”

Earlier, the town had been in get together mode as Super Bowl MVP Mahomes and team-mate Travis Kelce took centre stage on a platform close to Union Station.

Mahomes had advised a cheering crowd the Chiefs have been going for a “three-peat” subsequent season whereas Kelce led the supporters in some chanting

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A safety guard who was working at Union Station has described the “chaos” that ensued when gunfire set off panic within the crowd.

Stephanie Sommerkamp, 59, was appearing as a non-armed observer for the Chiefs occasion when the taking pictures started exterior the station within the early afternoon.

“All of a sudden, people were screaming ‘they’re shooting, they’re shooting!’ and running into Union Station. That was chaos,” Ms Sommerkamp, who’s a registered nurse, advised The Independent’s Io Dodds.

“There was a lot of people out there, and they just started flooding in… so I dove behind the stone wall where I was stationed. We had no idea what was going on, if shooters were coming in.

“A woman that had run inside got basically thrown to the ground – had a laceration above her left eye. I treated her, took care of the bleeding, and eventually, when they were ushering people out of the building, helped her to the door.”

After sheltering in place for a time, occasion workers gathered within the entrance to an out of doors plaza northwest of the station constructing, the place a T-Rex skeleton (or probably a duplicate) is on show.

But whereas ready for directions, they heard gunshots and needed to hit the bottom, Ms Sommerkamp mentioned.

She and the opposite workers members ended up sheltering within the station till almost 5pm – together with an older lady who had arrived on a prepare from one in all Kansas City’s suburbs and couldn’t go away.

During that point, Ms Sommerkamp mentioned, she prayed for everybody to get by way of the incident safely. She and the opposite workers have been largely calm, with many having come from army or regulation enforcement backgrounds.

“We did what we could, and we’re alive. I’m grateful,” she advised The Independent.

Kansas City gamers took to social media condemning the taking pictures incident. The gamers and workers have been celebrating beating the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas on Sunday to develop into the primary back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years when the violence befell.

Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to social media, saying: “Praying for Kansas City.”

Travis Kelce wrote on X, previously often known as Twitter, saying: “I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”

Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling provided to assist the kids harm within the assault, saying on X: “Any chance anyone can help me get in touch with these kids or families?

“First off I want to make sure they’re doing ok. But would love to help them out any way I can and get them some stuff from the team to help with the recovery.”

Linebacker Drue Tranquill posted: “Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act. Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.”

Offensive lineman Trey Smith thanked first responders, including: “You’re the ones who should be celebrated today.”

Mecole Hardman Jr, who scored the match-winning landing within the Super Bowl, and cornerback Trent McDuffie additionally shared their prayers with these harm within the taking pictures.