{"id":310823,"date":"2024-02-14T20:07:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T02:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=310823"},"modified":"2024-02-15T11:45:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T17:45:39","slug":"super-bowl-victory-parade-turns-deadly-in-kansas-city-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/super-bowl-victory-parade-turns-deadly-in-kansas-city-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl Victory Parade Turns Deadly in Kansas City: Video"},"content":{"rendered":"

At least one person died and some 21 others were injured Wednesday in a mass shooting<\/a> following a Kansas City, Mo. celebratory parade for the Chiefs,<\/a> who won Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Kansas City police officers spring into action after a mass shooting. One person died and 21 were injured after a Super Bowl victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs. (Image: AP\/Reed Hoffmann)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eight of the injured suffered what the Kansas City Fire Department called \u201cimmediate life-threatening injuries\u201d during gunfire outside of Union Station.<\/p>\n

Seven others had \u201clife-threatening injuries,\u201d and a half dozen suffered nonlife-threatening injuries, according to Kansas City TV station KMBC.<\/p>\n

Kids Injured<\/h2>\n

Eleven children were among the injured, the report added. Nine of these young victims suffered gunshots. They were rushed to Children’s Mercy Hospital where they were undergoing treatment on Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n

Initial statements from the hospital said the children were expected to recover from their injuries. The patients there are between the ages of six and 15.<\/p>\n

Adult victims were taken to Truman Medical Center and St. Luke’s Hospital.<\/p>\n

The fatally wounded victim was identified by Kansas City radio station KKFI as DJ Lisa Lopez, host of Taste of Tejano.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

“This senseless act has taken a beautiful person from her family and this KC Community,\u201d KFFI said in the post. \u201cOur hearts and prayers are with her family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Three Individuals Apprehended<\/h2>\n

Three people were apprehended following the shooting spree. It\u2019s unknown if they were charged.<\/p>\n

Chiefs fans apprehended one of the possible shooters, KMBC reported.<\/p>\n

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Chiefs\u2019 players were still in the area when the shootings took place. None of the players or coaches were injured. But players were described by Sports Illustrated<\/em> as being \u201cin shock\u201d following the violence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Despite the trauma, some team players attempted to calm down traumatized children.<\/p>\n

Chiefs\u2019 offensive lineman Trey Smith presented one youngster with a WWE title belt.<\/p>\n

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes<\/a> offered prayers for Kansas City. Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, \u201cPlease 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anger, Sadness<\/h2>\n

An estimated 1M people showed up at the parade. Initial shock turned to anger over the mass shooting.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m angry at what happened today,\u201d Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves was quoted by KMBC.<\/em> \u201cThe people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment. We had over 800 law enforcement officers at this location.\u201d<\/p>\n

We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally,\u201d<\/strong> the Chiefs added in a statement. \u201cOur hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in overtime by a 25 to 22 score. Super Bowl LVIII<\/a> was played in Las Vegas\u2019 Allegiant Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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