1 DEAD, 15-20 WOUNDED
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Multiple people are reported shot at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday, February 14, 2024, according to the Kansas City Police Department.
“At the conclusion of the rally there were shots fired west of Union Station near the garage and several people were struck,” said Kansas City Police Capt. Jake Becchina.
Two armed individuals are in custody for investigation.
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“We need people to exit the area as quickly and safely as possible and avoid the parking garage in order to facilitate treatment of shooting victims,” according to Capt. Becchina.
The gunfire occurred on the west side of Union Station where multiple people suffered gunshot wounds.
“Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area,” the Kansas City Police Department on X.com.
Kansas City Police Department posts on X.com
Shots have been fired around Union Station. Please leave the area (First alert from @kcpolice at 2:02 PM · Feb 14, 2024).
Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage and multiple people were struck. We took two armed people into custody for more investigation.
Anyone nearby needs to leave the area as quickly and safely as possible to facilitate treatment of the shooting victims. Please avoid the Union Station parking garage area to allow first responders through.
Officers are working to clear Union Station itself. We will release everyone inside the building once that is complete.
We are releasing everyone from inside Union Station.
We request witnesses to the shooting to please go to the southwest corner of Pershing and Main.
Remember the child reunification stations in the area are at 2301 Main and inside the main entrance of Union Station. We still have several needing reunification. Contact the officer nearest you for reunification information.
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The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.
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