Members of the Kansas City Chiefs are reacting to the shooting at their Super Bowl victory parade.
At least one person was killed and numerous others were injured when gunshots rang out just west of Union Station. Two people were taken into custody. A motive for the shooting was not immediately known.
Among the first players to react to the shooting was Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes. He wrote on X, "Praying for Kansas City."
Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 14, 2024
Travis Kelce said on X, "I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today."
I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024
Multiple people shot at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally
Officials report at least 10 people have been taken to a nearby hospital, and a children's hospital confirms they are also receiving patients.
Chiefs' linebacker Drue Tranquill asked fans to join players in well wishes and prayer, writing on X, "Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing."
Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act.
Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.
— Drue Tranquill (@DTranquill) February 14, 2024
Chiefs Guard Trey Smith wrote, "a huge thank you to the first responders who ran towards the sound of danger. You're the ones who should be celebrated today."
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, 2024
Chiefs player Justin Reid, a safety on the team, let fans know he was praying for the victims and others at the parade.
Praying for everyone in Kansas City at the parade
— Justin Reid (@JustinqReid) February 14, 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs released a statementon the team's Instagram page saying the team was in close contact with the office of the mayor and with police. The Chiefs said all of the team's players, staff and families are "safe and accounted for."
