At the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, shots were fired at Union Station, according to Kansas City Police. Multiple people were struck and two armed suspects have been taken into custody.
Police urged people to leave the area after there were reports of gunshots as officers worked to clear Union Station. Everyone has been asked to leave the premises so that the victims can be attended to by medical personnel as quickly as possible.
Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) February 14, 2024
Anyone nearby needs to leave the area as quickly and safely as possible to facilitate treatment of the shooting victims. Please avoid the Union Station parking garage area to allow first responders through.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) February 14, 2024
According to KSHB, there may be up to 10 shooting victims who need medical attention.
KSHB reports there may be up 10 shooting victims who need medical attention, which is why they want people to avoid the parking garage and clear the area as quickly and safely as possible. https://t.co/lhflokA4HF
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) February 14, 2024
James Palmer of NFL Network posted a video of the crowds being asked to clear the area around Union Station. He says they were told to get under the stage after the parade ended.
We have been escorted away from union station after being told to get under the stage we were hosting the parade pic.twitter.com/mlSrahS8Hu
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) February 14, 2024
We were told to get under the stage after the parade. Law enforcement everywhere. pic.twitter.com/OQMOxcYekU
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) February 14, 2024
Police and military personnel were seen running into Union Station following the reports of gunshots.
Chaos has broken out at the end of the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Police and military personnel just took off inside of Union Station pic.twitter.com/mqNeodS9r5
— Jacob Meikel (@NPNOWMeikel) February 14, 2024
Kansas City police provided an update on the tragic shooting Wednesday, saying one person is dead and up to 15 were injured.