Two suspects have been arrested near Kansas City’s Union Station
Emergency crew arrive at the scene after an incident following the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade, February 14, 2024 © AP / Charlie Riedel
Two armed men were arrested after allegedly opening fire in Kansas City’s Union Station following the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday, police told reporters.
One person was killed and as many as 15 injured injured in the melee. Three of the victims were in critical condition and five were in serious condition, while one had mild injuries, according to officials.
Footage from outside the station showed bystanders taking cover while dozens of police officers – and apparently the FBI, according to one loud onlooker – swarmed the entrance. The shooting took place in a parking garage near the station while paradegoers were leaving, local media reported.
Seriously, if this The active shooter situation at the Chiefs Super Bowl #ChiefsParade at Union Station in Kansas City wasn't happening live on X social, I'd think someone set this up on a film set, it looks exactly like what we'd do in #Hollywood. pic.twitter.com/2DtBszgI3k
— Randy Dreammaker (@randydreammaker) February 14, 2024
Another video shared on social media appeared to show a group of paradegoers chasing after and then tackling one suspect.
Breaking Video of Heroic Kansas City fans tackling one of the shooters pic.twitter.com/cAxL9Kox8d
— Fantasy Fanatics (@FFB_Fanatics) February 14, 2024
A million people were expected to attend the victory parade and rally marking the Chiefs’ second Super Bowl win in two years. Approximately 600 law enforcement officers from 34 local, state and federal agencies were said to be assigned to the event.
The names of the suspects have not been released as of Wednesday afternoon, nor have authorities revealed any possible motive, though the crime is not believed to be terrorism-related.
