1 person dead, more than 20 wounded in shooting following Super Bowl parade

- During a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade attended by tens of thousands on Wednesday, bullets tore through crowds of spectators, resulting in one fatality and at least 21 others injured.
- The shooting occurred west of Union Station around 2 p.m. local time, confirmed by Kansas City, Missouri, police.
- Interim Fire Chief Ross Grundyson reported 22 people suffering gunshot wounds, with varying degrees of severity.
- Lisa Augustine, spokesperson for Children’s Mercy Kansas City, stated that the hospital was treating 12 patients from the rally, including 11 children with gunshot wounds.
- Police Chief Stacey Graves mentioned that three people had been detained, with investigations ongoing.
- Radio station KKFI confirmed the death of DJ Lisa Lopez in a Facebook post.
- Although some Chiefs players spoke at the rally, none were harmed during the shooting.
- Over 800 law enforcement officers were providing security for the parade route.
- President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland were briefed on the shooting, with Biden emphasizing the need for legislative action on gun control.
- Federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, were assisting local police.
- Incidents of violence at victory rallies have occurred previously, including shootings at other sports events and concerts.
- State officials, including Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, confirmed their safety after evacuating the scene.
- Witness accounts described chaos and fear during and after the gunfire.
- Gunfire broke out less than half an hour after Chiefs fans concluded their parade in celebration of the Super Bowl victory.
- Kansas City residents expressed shock and dismay at the incident, highlighting concerns about gun laws.
- The NFL and Kansas City Chiefs expressed condolences to the victims and their families.
- Chiefs players shared messages of support for Kansas City.
- Gun violence prevention activists renewed calls for legislative action in the wake of the shooting, citing the ongoing threat to public safety.