A shooting in Missouri following the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade resulted in one fatality and 21 injuries.
Authorities stated that they attended to eight individuals with immediately life-threatening injuries and seven others with injuries that could become life-threatening. Among the wounded were nine children, all expected to recover.
Law enforcement confirmed the apprehension of three suspects linked to the shooting. The gunfire erupted west of Union Station, the downtown Kansas City train station, where the parade concluded around 14:00 local time (20:00 GMT). Thousands of fans had congregated in the area to witness the celebrations.
According to local reports, Kansas City Chiefs players were still on a stage in the vicinity when the initial shots were heard.
The gunfire prompted the observing crowd, which included the city's mayor and his family, to seek cover.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves stated that officers promptly responded when the gunshots erupted, and detectives at the scene immediately initiated an investigation. The Fire Department also swiftly provided aid to the injured.
Over 800 police officers were already present at the scene to oversee the parade, officials confirmed. Additionally, the city's fire department was on-site to offer medical assistance if required.
During a news conference on Wednesday, Chief Graves announced that a total of 22 people were struck by gunfire, resulting in one fatality. Additionally, three individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.
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A local radio station reported that one of its DJs, Lisa Lopez, was killed in the shooting. Officials stated that the surviving victims were transported to three local hospitals, with the most critical cases taken to the hospital within 10 minutes of the shooting.
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Nine children, ranging in age from six to 15, who sustained gunshot wounds, are currently receiving treatment at Children's Mercy Hospital, stated Stephanie Meyer, the chief nursing officer.
"The one word I would just use to describe what we saw and how they felt when they came to us was fear," Ms Meyer added.
Local hospitals reported that they were also attending to individuals who were not shot but had sustained other injuries during the abrupt stampede that ensued after the shooting.
In a statement, US President Joe Biden also addressed the issue of gun violence in the country. "Today's events should prompt us, shock us, and shame us into action," he stated, advocating for gun reform and the prohibition of assault rifles in the US.