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One dead and 22 people injured in shooting, Kansas City authorities sayOfficials in Kansas City are providing an update about the shooting that occurred after the Chiefs parade. One person was killed and 22 people were injured, the Kansas City police chief Stacey Graves said. Eight of the victims had life-threatening injuries.Kansas City police also confirmed that three people were detained in connection with the shooting. At least one firearm was recovered from the scene.The violence will have long-lasting effects on Kansas City, Graves said, and those who witnessed the incident.“There are a lot more people who are going to be forever impacted by what happened here today,” she said.Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureKansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas connected the tragedy back the epidemic of mass shootings in the US and called for more action to stop them.“Today was tragic for everyone who was part of it,” Lucas said, adding that his wife put it into perspective when he called her after the shooting. “We became part of a statistic of too many Americans — those who have experienced or been part of or connected to a mass shooting,” he quoted her saying.Missouri has extremely weak gun laws, ranked 38th in the country by the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety, which noted that the state has “one of the highest rates of gun deaths, gun homicide rates, and household firearm ownership”.Gun owners in the state are not required to obtain a permit to purchase rifles, shotguns, or handguns, do not have to register their firearms or be licensed to own them, and do not need a permit to carry them, according to the National Rifle Association.Over the last decade there have been 154 mass shootings in the state, killing 156 people and injuring 582, CNN reports – totals that don’t include today’s numbers.The NFL has shared a response on Twitter/X, expressing sympathies for the victims and support for law enforcement.Updated at 19.17 ESTWhat we know so farAuthorities have confirmed that one person has died in the shooting that unfolded at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade. Here’s what we’ve learned so far:
The shooting occurred at the end of the parade, which was expected to be attended by more than 1 million people, and sent terrified fans fleeing as police raced to find the perpetrators.
Twenty-two people were injured by gunfire. At least eight children were among those shot and eight people had immediately life-threatening injuries.
Police have detained three people in connection with the shooting, and recovered firearms from the scene.
The Kansas City Star identified a victim who died after the shooting. Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local DJ and mother of two, died in surgery after being shot, friends told the newspaper.
The Kansas City Chiefs described the incident as a “senseless act of violence” and said: “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.” None of their players or staff were harmed.
The Kansas City police chief said she was aware of reports that some fans may have helped capture a footage of at least one of the suspects, but did not confirm that occurred. Investigators were reviewing video, she said.
Authorities said there is not yet a clear motive and said that much remains unknown. They have asked anyone with information or video of what occurred to contact police.
Updated at 19.12 ESTAt least eight children were shot, authorities said.Children’s Mercy hospital told media earlier in the day that it was treating 11 children, and nine with gunshot wounds.Twenty-two people in total were injured by gunfire at the parade. Eight of the victims had “immediate life-threatening injuries”, Ross Grundyson, the Kansas City fire chief, said at a press conference. Seven others had life-threatening injuries, while six had minor injuries.Updated at 18.54 ESTThe Kansas City Star has identified a victim who died in Wednesday’s shooting.The newspaper reported that friends of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local DJ and mother of two, confirmed that she died during surgery after being shot in the abdomen.“She was the most wonderful, beautiful person,” a friend told the newspaper. “She was a local DJ. She did everybody’s weddings. We all know her. She was so full of life.”It is not clear whether she is the first person who died in the shooting or a second. During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed they know of only one death so far.One dead and 22 people injured in shooting, Kansas City authorities sayOfficials in Kansas City are providing an update about the shooting that occurred after the Chiefs parade. One person was killed and 22 people were injured, the Kansas City police chief Stacey Graves said. Eight of the victims had life-threatening injuries.Kansas City police also confirmed that three people were detained in connection with the shooting. At least one firearm was recovered from the scene.The violence will have long-lasting effects on Kansas City, Graves said, and those who witnessed the incident.“There are a lot more people who are going to be forever impacted by what happened here today,” she said.Police say 22 people hit by gunfire, eight with life-threatening injuredThe Kansas City chief of police confirmed that one person was killed and 22 people were injured by gunfire. Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting.Eight of the victims had life-threatening injuries, officials said.Updated at 18.31 ESTLaw enforcement in Kansas City have begun a press conference about the shooting now and say that authorities will continue to have updates through the evening.They have advised anyone with information about the shooting to contact police.Witnesses to the violence that unfolded after the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade have described fleeing from gunfire in harrowing accounts shared with media.A high school student told the Kansas City Star that he injured himself while running away from the shots.“The security guard was like: ‘Get over the damn fence right now, there’s a shooter.’ When I was hopping over the barricade, my foot hit and my face nailed the concrete,” Gabe Wallace said to the newspaper.He has not yet made contact with some friends who attended.“I have no idea if my friends are OK,” he said. “It’s terrible … I’m literally thinking, most of my friends are dead. That’s all that went through my mind, is like: ‘Are my friends dead or not?’”Updated at 18.26 ESTThe Kansas City Chiefs have issued a statement about the shootingThe team confirmed that all its players, staff and their families were safe and said “our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City”.Players with the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly left the parade on busses while trying to calm scared kids at the time the shooting occurred.The Chiefs left the parade in busses, and in shock. I’m told players were UNBELIEVABLE calming panicked kids down. Blaine Gabbert, Tre Smith, Austin Reiter, Chris Oladukun all rallied.Smith went to one upset kid, gave him the WWE title belt and sat with him til he calmed down.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 14, 2024The players have expressed gratitude to the emergency personnel who responded to the shooting.My thoughts and prayers🙏🏾 are with everyone affected by today’s incidents—a huge thank you to the first responders who ran towards the sound of danger. You’re the ones who should be celebrated today.— Trey Smith (@treysmith) February 14, 2024Updated at 17.56 EST

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