Horrifying footage has emerged showing the moment fans flee Kansas City after rapid shots were fired during the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. Officials now confirm that 22 were injured, nine of them believed to be children.
Two gunmen opened fire at Union Station shortly after the team, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, left the stage on what should have been a triumphant day for the city following the Chiefs' win on Sunday.
Meanwhile, a new video has emerged showing rapid gunfire being fired at the parade.
Other footage shows the moment a suspect is attacked by Chiefs fans, with a woman seen holding what appears to be an assault rifle.
The group dragged the suspected shooter to the ground and then shouted, “We have the gun.” The men held the suspect until police arrived and arrested him.
TMZ reported that 11 children were hospitalized, nine of whom had gunshot wounds. Police have since confirmed that they have arrested three people.
Two gunmen opened fire at Union Station shortly after the team, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, left the stage
A circled woman is seen picking up the gun after fans attacked the suspected shooter
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.
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.
Video posted on Twitter shows one of the suspected shooters running through the crowd trying to escape police
After shots were fired at the Kansas City Chiefs' Superbowl parade, a large police presence descended on Union Square
The shooting occurred shortly after Kansas City Chiefs players celebrated their victory on stage
“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.
The incident occurred shortly after superstars including quarterback Mahomes greeted fans following the team's historic 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
When the shooting began, the team was on buses heading back to Arrowhead Stadium.
Heartbroken, Mahomes later took to social media to express his condolences. “Praying for Kansas City,” he wrote.
A woman with a large cut on her face was seen being carried away from the scene on a stretcher
Emergency workers (left) bring a stretcher into Union Station after Wednesday's shooting
One person is taken to an ambulance following the incident in which 22 people were injured
The White House said in a statement: “The President has been briefed on the shooting in Kansas City and will continue to receive updates.”
“White House officials have been in contact with state and local leaders, and federal law enforcement is on scene assisting local law enforcement.”
The Chiefs said in a statement: “We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred at the end of today's parade and rally outside Union Station.”
“Our condolences go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.” At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and will be held accountable.
“We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on scene to assist.”
Chiefs coach Rick Burkholder said he was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff at the time of the shooting. Burkholder said the team was on buses heading back to Arrowhead Stadium.
The NFL issued your own statement It said it was “deeply saddened” and added that its thoughts were with the victims and all those affected.