Kansas City Chiefs confirm all players, coaches and staff are safe after shooting at parade

Published: 22:19, 14 Feb 2024Updated: 23:39, 14 Feb 2024

Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches and staff were all accounted for after a shooting took place at the team’s Super Bowl trophy parade.

Chiefs stars including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had to be rushed to safety as shots were heard, with one million people in attendance to celebrate the team’s success in America’s biggest sporting event.

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Fans and players were left running for cover when the shooting occurredCredit: Getty

There has been one confirmed death as a result of the shootings, with 22 people injured. It was also confirmed that by Kansas City Police Chief Stacy Graves that three people have been detained following the attacks.

The mayor of Kansas City, Quinton Lucas, confirmed the numbers and that the team are safe.

“The Chiefs noted that their players, coaches and staff are all accounted for at this point are safe,” he said.

Lucas also added: “First today, we had 600, Kansas City, Missouri Police Department officers 250 from outside agencies,” Mayor Quinton Lucas said.

“We went out today, like everyone in Kansas City, looking to have a celebration.

“That celebration was marred by a shooting today. And we recognize that there are some who are injured. We are praying for the safety of everyone.”

“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,” Chiefs’ team statement said.

“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City.

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The team were celebrating their success when the shooting occurredCredit: Getty

“We are in close communication with the Mayor’s office as well as the Kansas City Police Department.

“At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for.

“We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on-scene to assist.”

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