What we know about the Kansas City shooting that left 1 dead and 21 injured during a parade

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Super Bowl: What we know about the Kansas City shooting that killed 1 and injured 21 during the parade

United States – Gunfire marred the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday, February 14. At least one person was killed and 21 injured in the shooting during the event, which celebrated the Chiefs’ victory in the American football national championship final. Three people were arrested.

HuffPost It takes stock of what we know about this.” Tragedy » In the words of Joe Biden, the day comes six years after the Parkland mass shooting and its 17 victims.

• Shot at the end of the Super Bowl parade

These events took place during the passing of the traditional caravan of Super Bowl winners. This year, it was the Kansas City Chiefs, who paraded through the streets of the Missouri city after winning the American football season finale.

As they were marching down Grand Boulevard toward Union Station, gunfire erupted near the station parking lot as the parade closed.

“I thought it was fireworks”John O’Connor testified to the daily The Kansas City Star, explaining that he had heard “Between 15 and 20 shots in no time.”.

At least one person was killed and 21 others were injured, according to a provisional report communicated by authorities. Police Chief Stacey Graves said the deceased has not yet been identified.

However, local radio KKFI announced on its Facebook page that one of its hosts, Lisa Lopez, died during the shooting, although it is not known at this time if she is the victim mentioned by authorities.

“It is with sincere sadness and extremely heavy and broken hearts that we inform our community that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez, host of Taste of Tejano, has lost her life.”Shared the station on Facebook.

Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundison said at an earlier news conference that eight life-threatening patients were taken to the hospital within 10 minutes of the shooting. Children’s Mercy Hospital said it was treating the 12 injured people who had gathered, including 11 children between the ages of 6 and 15. Nine were hit by firearms, but all are expected to recover from their injuries, a spokeswoman for the pediatric institute told AFP.

• Three people arrested

City Police Chief Stacey Graves said a total of three people were arrested in connection with the shooting, without further details at this time.

The White House said Joe Biden had been informed of the situation and that federal authorities were assisting Kansas City police.

The FBI has set up a website asking for tips or videos about the shooting, reports CNN. “The FBI and KCPD are requesting all video of the Super Bowl shooting and any video of the shooters attempting to flee the scene”We can read on the site.

American media also mentioned a fight that broke out between a gunman and onlookers during the shooting. At this time, it is not known if the man is one of the three people arrested.

• Biden calls for gun laws once again

American President,” Tragedy “, once again called on Congress to enact legislation to stop gun violence in the country. In the evening, he asked for prayers “For those killed and injured today in Kansas City”But even that “To find the resolve for our country to end this senseless epidemic of gun violence that is tearing us apart”According to a White House press release.

In a statement, the Kansas City Chiefs said “sad” And censure a “Senseless act of violence”, making it clear that all their players, coaches and staff members, as well as their families, were safe. Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said “Pray for Kansas City” In a publication on Ex.

Travis Kelce, another key player and teammate of superstar Taylor Swift, said “Heartbroken by Tragedy”.

The mayor of Kansas City, who was present with his family during the parade, said “anger”. A parade to celebrate the Super Bowl victory, “It’s a day that many people hope to remember for the rest of their lives; and what they don’t have to remember is the threat posed by gun violence.”Quinton Lucas said.

The United States is paying a heavy price for the proliferation of firearms on its territory and for Americans’ ease of access to them. About 49,000 people died from gunshots in 2021, compared to 45,000 in 2020, which was already a record year. This represents more than 130 deaths per day, more than half of which are suicides.

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