Following the tragic shooting incident at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has offered his condolences. At the same time, fans and officials are calling for action on gun safety laws.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves confirmed that there was one dead and 22 injured, with three suspects now in police custody.
Travis Kelce Says He’s ‘Heartbroken’ Over Tragic Shooting At Super Bowl Parade
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Kelce offered X’s condolences and solidarity to the victims of the mass shooting at his team’s Super Bowl victory parade.
“I am saddened by the tragedy that occurred today,” the NFL star wrote. “My heart goes out to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and has been affected. KC, you mean so much to me.”
In the comments, one fan thanked Kelce, writing: “Thank you, Travis. No one in a million years thought something like this would happen. You all have brought joy to the fans and the kids……..they love you all……as we all do. Prayers for healing for the injured and comfort for the family of the deceased.”
I am saddened by the tragedy that happened today. My heart goes out to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and has been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024
“It’s sad. What is wrong with the World today!? Sending lots of love and prayers to KC,” added another.
However, others urged the 34-year-old to use his influential platform to support gun safety laws, urging: “Travis, please use your platform and your big voice to demand gun safety laws be implemented so we can prevent tragedies future.”
1 Dead & 22 Injured In Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting
Chaos has ensued at the end of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl march. Police and military personnel have just taken off inside Union Station pic.twitter.com/mqNeodS9r5
— Jacob Meikel (@NPNOWMeikel) February 14, 2024
At a press briefing, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves provided an update on the tragic events at Union Station in Kansas City. He confirmed one death and 22 injuries and emphasized ongoing efforts to determine the full extent of casualties and identify the deceased.
“Three people have been arrested and are under investigation for today’s incident,” Graves said. “For now, we don’t have a motive.”
Expressing disappointment, the police chief added; “I am angry with what happened today. People who come to this festival should expect a safe environment.”
The shooting during the march tragically coincided with the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, which occurred six years ago on February 14, 2018, which claimed the lives of 17 individuals.
Fred Guttenberg, the parent who lost his daughter Jaime in the Parkland tragedy, expressed deep sadness when he returned from visiting her grave on Valentine’s Day.
“Just returned from the cemetery where I spent Valentine’s Day with my daughter who was shot and killed 6 years ago,” Guttenberg shared on X. “Coming home to this news is devastating. WE DO NOT HAVE TO ACCEPT THIS AS THE PRICE OF LIVING IN AMERICA.
Kansas City Chiefs ‘Saddened by Senseless Act of Violence’
Breaking Video of Heroic Kansas City fans tackling one of the shooters pic.twitter.com/cAxL9Kox8d
— Fantasy Fanatics (@FFB_Fanatics) February 14, 2024
In response to the tragic shooting outside Union Station after a march and rally, the Kansas City Chiefs released a heartfelt statement expressing how saddened they were by the “senseless” violence.
The statement read: “We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside Union Station at the end of today’s march and rally. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City.”
The team disclosed that all “players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for” and expressed gratitude to law enforcement and first responders.
More Kansas City Chiefs Players Speak Out
Praying for Kansas City… ??????
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 14, 2024
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared a prayer for Kansas City on social media, echoed by his wife Brittany, who condemned the violence as unacceptable in her Instagram story.
“Shooting is never the answer. Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is gross,” Brittany wrote.
In another post, he added: “So embarrassed and disappointed in this, the Super Bowl win will never be the same because of this, it’s devastating. Lives were lost and people were injured during the incident [supposed] be a celebration. Terrible and traumatizing. Many prayers for the families involved.”
Linebacker Drue Tranquill also called for prayers together, writing: “Please join me in prayer for all the victims of this heinous act. Pray that the doctors & first responders have a steady hand & all will experience a full recovery.”
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