Here’s what we know about the shooting.

 

Jesus Jiménez and Jacey Fortin

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/02/14/us/kansas-city-parade-shooting-updates

 

Here’s what we know about the shooting.

One person was killed and at least 21 others were shot — including at least nine children — when a hail of gunfire near Kansas City’s Union Station on Wednesday turned a Super Bowl victory celebration into a scene of chaos.

 

It was unclear what had caused the shooting and who was responsible. Three people had been detained, the Kansas City police chief said at a news conference, adding that investigators had not identified a motive.

 

“Something happened. Definitely. 100 percent. This has been over 30 cop cars.” “This is supposed to be a day of celebration for everybody in the city and those of the surrounding area. And then you’ve got some idiot that wants to come along and do something like this? This is horrible. Absolutely, just devastating.

 

Deadly Shooting Turns Kansas City Super Bowl Celebration Into Chaos

 

Here’s what else to know:

 

Chief Stacey Graves of the Kansas City Police Department said one person was dead, and that investigators were still working to determine exactly how many people had been injured. At least two of the people in custody had been armed, the police said, and a third person had also been detained, the chief said.

 

Children’s Mercy Hospital said it was treating 12 people who were injured in the shooting — 11 children, ages 6 to 15, and one mother who would not leave her child. Nine of the children suffered gunshot wounds, said a hospital spokeswoman, Stephanie Meyer. None of the children were in critical condition, and all were expected to recover.

 

Other victims were taken to University Health, formerly Truman Medical Center, where two with gunshot wounds were in critical condition, said Keith King, a hospital spokesman. Another victim with a gunshot wound was in critical condition at Saint Luke’s Hospital, said Laurel Gifford, a hospital spokeswoman.

 

Many state and local officials were at the rally, including the governors of Kansas and Missouri. Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas had to be evacuated and posted on social media that she is now “out of harm’s way,” and Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri and his wife were both “safe and secure,” the governor’s office said.

 

Kansas City players posted messages of sorrow and support on social media. Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback who led his team to victory on Sunday, said that he was “praying for Kansas City.” Travis Kelce, a tight end, wrote that he was “heartbroken,” adding, “KC, you mean the world to me.” And Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a receiver who caught a touchdown in Sunday’s game, sought to connect with the children who were being treated for injuries, offering to help in “any way I can.”

 

A correction was made on Feb. 14, 2024:

An earlier version of this article misstated the number of people who the police said were injured by gunshots. In addition to the person killed, 21 others were shot, not 22. The error also appeared in an alert.