At a little after 2 p.m. CT Wednesday, the Kansas City Police Department reported that shots have been fired around Union Station and at least one person has been reported dead. A parade was rolling through town to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs for taking home another Super Bowl trophy.
Photos showed crowds gathered in front of the station wearing the team’s red color. According to a CNN report, up to 14 people were injured in the shooting, and an estimated 1 million people were in the city for the parade. University Health Truman Medical Center spokesperson Keith King said five of the injured persons were transported there. ABC News reported that one person was dead, citing the Kansas City Fire Department.
“Please leave the area,” said an X post from police. They said that the area should be cleared so that victims can receive quick medical attention. Motorists were advised to avoid the Union Station parking garage and to allow first responders into the area. A child reunification area was set up inside the station as of Wednesday afternoon. There is also an area where witnesses of the shooting can go.
They also said they were working to determine the number of victims and less than 20 minutes later said they were releasing everyone from the station. Breaking 4 News shared video footage from the incident.
“Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage and multiple people were struck,” authorities added. “We took two armed people into custody for more investigation.”
Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs posted on X Wednesday afternoon that he was praying for Kansas City.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.