Donna Kelce has revealed that the Chiefs were returned to Arrowhead Stadium “very quickly” after a shooting occurred during the team’s Super Bowl parade on Wednesday.
At least 29 people were injured and one killed when gunfire occurred at Union Station shortly after 3:30 p.m.
And Donna, the mother of Chiefs star Travis Kelce, was among those taken back to the team’s home stadium after the violence unfolded.
“Everyone who was with the team got us out of there very quickly,” she told the newspaper Kansas City star.
Donna said she returned to Union Station later, but did not say why or for how long.
Donna Kelce was returned to Arrowhead Stadium after a shooting occurred Wednesday
Travis Kelce was enjoying the championship celebrations before disaster struck
Travis, meanwhile, said he was “heartbroken” after his team’s Super Bowl parade turned violent.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed that all Chiefs players and staff are safe and accounted for following the shooting.
“I am heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred today,” Travis said.
‘My heart goes out to everyone who came to celebrate with us and who was affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”
Chiefs vice president of content and production Robert G. Alberino Jr. also confirmed that the production crew, game day cheer team, flag team and organization mascots were all in attendance.
People flee after shots are fired near Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade
The Chiefs also released their own statement, saying, “We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally.
“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City. We are in close contact with the mayor’s office and the Kansas City Police Department.
“We thank the local law enforcement and first responders who responded to the scene to assist.”
The NFL also said it was “deeply saddened” by the day’s events, while the Ravens, Raiders, Titans, Rams and Jets were also among the teams to express their condolences.