As authorities continue to investigate the shooting that took place at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the incident.
In his social media post, Mayor Lucas stated, “Law enforcement is addressing a situation in the vicinity of Union Station. Please stay away from the area. For those present, please leave the area calmly.”
Authorities are addressing a situation in the vicinity of Union Station. Please stay away from the area.
For those present, please leave the area calmly.
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) February 14, 2024
According to Kansas City police, shots were fired west of the city’s Union Station during the Chief’s Super Bowl parade. Authorities stated that several people were reportedly shot and transported to nearby hospitals.
Authorities detained two individuals at the scene, both suspected of being armed. However, no further details about the suspects have been revealed.
“Anyone nearby should leave the area as quickly and safely as possible to facilitate treatment of the shooting victims,” Kansas City police stated in a statement. x. “Please avoid the Union Station parking lot area to allow first responders to pass through.”
The most reported that officers were working to clear Kansas City’s Union Station. Everyone at Union Station was released when authorities determined the number of victims of the shooting.
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CNN later reported that five people were involved in the shooting at Union Station. University Health Truman Medical Center Managing Director of Communications Keith King said the center is treating two gunshot victims. “A third gunshot victim is coming to University Health,” King said. “We are treating two other people for non-shooting related injuries.”
The city’s fire department also reported that there are more than 10 victims. “As the demonstration concluded, shots were fired west of Union Station, near the garage, and several people were injured,” Capt. Jake Becchina, spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department, told the Kansas City Star.
Becchina also encouraged everyone to leave the area immediately. “We need people to leave the area as quickly and safely as possible,” he said. “And avoid parking to facilitate treatment of gunshot victims.”
One witness, John O’Connor of Kansas City, testified that he thought the gunshots were fireworks. “It seemed like a very quick succession,” he said. “Very fast shooting.”
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn