- Two gunmen have been arrested after several people were shot at the Kansas City Chiefs' Superbowl parade
Chaos reigned at the Kansas City Chiefs' Superbowl parade, with several people injured in a shooting at the city's Union Station.
Stars including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes were forced off their bus when the shots rang out, and a large police presence rushed to nearby Union Square.
According to police, two armed men were arrested.
Officials are now clearing the streets around the train station, where up to a million people had gathered to celebrate the victory.
Fans were seen leaving the scene and at least one person was wheeled away on a stretcher.
According to reports, up to ten people may have been injured. But it is unclear how many were injured by gunshot wounds or injured in the resulting chaos.
Fans were seen leaving the scene and at least one person was wheeled away on a stretcher
After shots were fired at the Kansas City Chiefs' Superbowl parade, a large police presence descended on Union Square
Several people were seen being wheeled away on a stretcher. Reports suggest up to ten people may have been injured in the chaotic scenes
Up to a million people were expected to attend the event today
The shooting occurred shortly after Kansas City Chiefs players celebrated their victory on stage
Police said they released everyone about 15 minutes after the shooting began in Union Square.
The live broadcast on KSHB 41 showed crowds outside Union Station, where the parade ended, quickly dispersing and jumping over some barriers to make a hasty escape.
The presenters said that members of the crowd asked them to get out and that people rushed into the house.
They added that crew members said they heard a series of loud noises before fans began fleeing the scene near the World War I museum and memorial.
Officials emphasized that the incident is a “volatile situation” and information could change quickly as the situation evolves.