One person was killed and at least 22 people, including nine children, suffered gunshot wounds in a shooting near Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday afternoon.
The outbreak of violence occurred as thousands gathered for a public celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, turning a day of joy and civic pride into a day of loss and fear. Ta.
Here's what we know so far about this shooting.
No suspects have been named.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said it was unclear who was responsible for the shooting, but it appeared to be the result of a fight between several people. She had “no connection to terrorism or domestic violent extremism,” she said.
Several guns were recovered, and police initially detained three young men, but released one after determining they were not involved. Chief Graves said Thursday that the two people still in custody are under the age of 18, but did not release their names. No charges have been filed.
Police spokeswoman Alaina Gonzalez said Thursday night that investigators will work with juvenile prosecutors to “determine the appropriate charges” against the two teens.
The secretary asked the public to provide video and other information to help authorities determine what happened.
One person died.
Chief Graves said 43-year-old DJ and radio host Elizabeth Galvan, also known as Lisa Lopez Galvan, was killed in the parade shooting.
“She was the life of the party. Her work as a local DJ meant she was often at the center of community celebrations,” said friend Lisa Lopez.
“She was loved by everyone in our community,” said Ms. Lopez, an administrative assistant to the editor-in-chief of the Kansas City Star. “Our Hispanic community has lost a beautiful and wonderful person.”
Many of the injured were children.
Chief Graves said Thursday that the victims ranged in age from 8 to 47, and half were under 16.
Medical centers in the area accepted more than 20 patients, hospital officials said.
Children's Mercy Hospital said it was treating 11 children between the ages of 6 and 15 and a mother who did not leave her children during the shooting. Nine of the children suffered gunshot wounds. None of the children are in serious condition and all are expected to recover.
Twelve people were taken to University Health (formerly Truman Medical Center). Eight of them are being treated for gunshot wounds, two of them in critical condition.
One person injured in the shooting remains in critical condition at St. Luke's Hospital. Three other people came in injured.
The filming location was the focus of the day's events.
Kansas City's victory celebration included a parade through the city's downtown and ended with a rally in front of Union Station, an Amtrak hub and tourist attraction.
“Immediately after the rally ended, shots were fired on the west side of Union Station,” Chief Graves said, adding, “We know that one of the suspects was immediately pursued on foot.”
When the chaos broke out, many participants said they did not know where to go.
Ian Johnson, who was selling hot dogs near the main event stage, said the gunfire sounded like fireworks at first. It wasn't until fans started running, some of whom took shelter under hot dog tents, that he realized the shooting was taking place.
Courtney Brown of Independence, Missouri, and her two sons were also near the stage when the shooting started. She said she didn't hear any gunshots. However, she heard someone yelling, “Get down!”
Her instincts told her to run, so she told her children to keep moving. “We almost got trampled twice,” she said. The three men linked arms and huddled near the barricade until the crowd pressure eased.
Local political leaders also joined the team at the rally.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly was forced to evacuate and posted on social media that she was “out of danger.”Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife are “safe and secure,” the governor's office says Said.
The football team announced that all players, staff and family members returned safely from the event.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his team to victory on Sunday. Said “Praying for Kansas City,” he posted on social media.
Other players shared similar messages of support to the community gathered downtown.
guard trey smith I was grateful Paramedic and linebacker Drew Tranquill “ran toward the sound of danger'' recognized The efforts of doctors to treat those who were shot. Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught a touchdown in Sunday's game; I sought a connection To provide “as much support as possible” to children receiving treatment at local children's hospitals.
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