Following a shooting at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl championship parade on Wednesday, Travis Kelce extended his sympathies and support. He wrote on X,
“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,”
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
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves announced during a second press conference on Wednesday that one person had died and twenty-two people had been injured in the shooting at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. At the time, authorities were still figuring out how many victims there were overall and who the deceased victim was. Graves said,
“Three persons were detained and under investigation for today’s incident,”
“Right now we do not have a motive.” “I’m angry at what happened today,” “The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment.”
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The chiefs statement released after the incident stated :
“We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City,”
“All of our players, coaches, staff, and their families are safe and accounted for,” the NFL team continued, adding that they had been in constant communication with law authorities and expressing gratitude to first responders.
The shooting at the parade also happened on February 14, 2018, the day of the sixth anniversary of the Parkland school massacre in Florida, which left 17 people dead.
