Kansas City police were criticized for maintaining a post that included a video of cheering crowds with the caption “You look incredible in the parade” after shots were fired at the Chiefs Super Bowl Parade.
In a post shared on to help the air.”
Shortly after police posted the tweet, up to three gunmen, all of whom have since been arrested, opened fire in Union Square on what was a triumphant day for the city following the Chiefs' victory in Las Vegas on Sunday should have been.
The post has since gone viral, with social media users accusing authorities of keeping the post up for hours after the shooting left at least one dead and 29 injured, including nine children.
Kansas City police were criticized for maintaining a post that included a video of cheering crowds with the caption “You look incredible in the parade” after shots were fired at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade
In a post shared on to take care of air.
Shortly after police posted the tweet, two gunmen opened fire in Union Square on what should have been a triumphant day for the city following the Chiefs' victory in Las Vegas on Sunday
One angry user wrote: “Maybe get off Twitter and be prepared in case there's a shooting or something?”
Another person chimed in and said, “You guys really did that when it was literally a shooting and two people died????” KANSAS CITY IS JUST A SAD MAN.”
Many social media users called on police to delete the insensitive post and paid tribute to the victims and injured in the mass shooting.
Others commented under the post urging authorities to provide more information about the shooters and victims, including at least nine children who were shot.
At least 29 people were shot and one was killed after gunmen opened fire at Union Station shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves.
Among the victims was Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a Kansas City DJ and mother of two who died of a gunshot wound to the stomach during surgery at a hospital.
The shooting occurred seconds after the team — including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes — left the stage.
Children's Mercy Kansas City said the hospital was treating 12 patients, including 11 children, nine of whom had gunshot wounds.
St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City admitted one gunshot wound patient in critical condition and three hospitalized patients with non-life-threatening injuries, spokeswoman Laurel Gifford said.
“When there are so many injured people, it will be spread across many hospitals so that no single emergency room is overwhelmed,” she said.
In a press conference last hour, Police Chief Stacey Graves said: “We are working to determine whether any of the three are the ones seen in the video of fans helping police.”
Graves also said that firearms were recovered after the shooting: “We have recovered firearms. 'I don't have a number or a caliber for you.'
No charges have been announced and police said no motive has been determined. Police described those in custody as detained.
While Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson said eight victims immediately suffered life-threatening injuries.
Police evacuated the train station as large crowds fled in panic after the shots were fired, and up to a million people were expected to have descended on Kansas City for the parade.
Children's Mercy Kansas City said the hospital was treating 12 patients, including 11 children, nine of whom had gunshot wounds
No charges have been announced and police said no motive has been determined. Police described those in custody as detained
Police evacuated the train station as large crowds fled in panic after the shots were fired, and up to a million people were expected to have descended on Kansas City for the parade
Fans were seen fleeing the scene and several people were wheeled away on stretchers.
Another man wearing a red hoodie was also pictured being arrested, although it is unclear whether he was one of those involved in the shooting.
Graves said at a news conference about two hours after the shooting that officers sprung into action and quickly apprehended the gunmen.
“The officers ran toward danger and we thank them for that,” she said.
“I'm angry about what happened today.” “People should expect a safe environment,” Graves continued, noting that over 800 police officers were stationed at the parade.
Police said they released everyone at Union Station about 15 minutes after the shooting began, but ordered crowds to stay away from the area.
About an hour after the shooting, people at the nearby Westin Hotel were ordered to seek shelter as police rushed toward the hotel.