NINE children were shot during Kansas City Super Bowl parade – that left one person dead and up to 22 injured – as new footage shows moment gunman with assault rifle was tackled by fans
Terrifying footage has emerged showing Kansas City fans fleeing after rapid gunfire was fired during the game Leaders Super Bowl Parade, with officials now confirming that 22 were injured, nine of whom are believed to be children.
Two gunmen opened fire in Union Station moments after the team, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, left the stage on what should have been a triumphant day for the city following the Chiefs’ victory on Sunday.
Since then, new video has surfaced showing what sounds like rapid gunfire during the parade.
Other footage shows the moment a suspect is tackled by Chiefs fans, with a woman picking up an assault rifle.
The group pulled the alleged shooter to the ground and then shouted “we have the gun.” The men held the suspect until police arrived to arrest him.
TMZ reported that 11 children were taken to the hospital, nine of whom suffered from gunshot wounds. Police have now confirmed that they have arrested three people.
Two gunmen opened fire in Union Station moments after the team, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, left the stage
A woman, circled, is seen picking up the gun after fans tackled the suspected shooter
At a news conference in the past hour, Police Chief Stacey Graves said, “We are working to determine if any of the three are the ones in the video of fans assisting police.”
Graves also said firearms were recovered after the shooting, saying, “We recovered firearms. I don’t have a number for you, nor a caliber.’
No charges have been announced and police say no motive has been established. The police have classified the detainees as arrested.
While Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson said eight victims had immediate life-threatening injuries.
Police evacuated the train station as large crowds fled in panic after the shots rang out. Up to a million people were expected to descend on Kansas City for the parade.
Fans were seen leaving the scene, while several people were wheeled away in stretchers.
Another man in a red hoodie was also seen in the photo arrested, although it is unclear if he was one of those involved in the shooting.
Graves said at a news conference about two hours after the shooting that officers responded and quickly arrested the shooters.
A video on Twitter shows one of the suspected gunmen running through the crowd and trying to flee police
A large police presence descended on Union Square after shots rang out during the Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl Parade
A woman was seen being carried away from the scene with a large cut on her face
The shooting occurred moments after the Kansas City Chiefs players celebrated their victory on stage
“Officers ran toward danger, and we thank them for that,” she said.
‘I’m angry about what happened today. People should expect a safe environment,” Graves continued, noting that more than 800 law enforcement officers were stationed at the parade.
Police said they released everyone in Union Station about 15 minutes after the shooting, but ordered the crowd to stay away from the area.
About an hour after the shooting, people at the nearby Westin Hotel were told to take shelter as police rushed to the hotel.
The incident occurred moments after superstars, including quarterback Mahomes, greeted fans following the team’s historic 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
The team was on buses returning to Arrowhead Stadium when the shooting started.
A heartbroken Mahomes later expressed his condolences on social media. “Praying for Kansas City,” he wrote.
The White House said in a statement: “The President has been briefed on the shooting in Kansas City and will continue to receive updates.
“White House officials have been in contact with state and local leaders, and federal law enforcement is on the ground to support local law enforcement.”
The Chiefs said in a statement: ‘We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that took place outside Union Station at the end of today’s parade and rally.
“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City. At this time we have confirmed that all our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and being taken into account.
“We thank the local law enforcement and first responders who responded to the scene to assist.”
Chiefs coach Rick Burkholder said he was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff at the time of the shooting. Burkholder said the team was on buses returning to Arrowhead Stadium.
The NFL issued his own statement said it was “deeply saddened,” adding that its “thoughts are with the victims and all those affected.”