Fatal Shooting Victim At Chiefs' Super Bowl Parade Identified As KC DJ
A shooting occurred near Wednesday's Super Bowl parade for the Kansas City Chiefs and Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins provided an update from the scene, noting that as many as 22 people were injured. One person has been confirmed dead.
The Associated Press has now reported that Kansas City radio station disc jockey Lisa Lopez died in the shooting.
Gunfire reportedly broke out at Union Station, surrounded by thousands of fans in attendance. Alerts of the shooting first emerged around 3:10 p.m. (CT). As shots rang out, fans and bystanders near the west side of Union Station were told to hide and retreat to the southwest corner of Pershing and Main. No motives were confirmed.
The incident reportedly happened at the end of the parade. Hopkins said 10 victims were shot, at minimum. Several victims were in critical condition. Three suspects have been apprehended.
A press conference by the Kansas City PD noted that 8 victims were deemed in immediately life-threatening condition. Additionally, seven victims suffered life-threatening injuries (at less risk) and six victims suffered minor injuries.
People flee after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. A shooting incident at a packed parade Wednesday to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory killed one person and injured nine others, the city fire department said. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Kansas City police are seen at Union Station, where a shooting broke out during the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Glenn E. Rice/The Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
An injured person is aided near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. One person was killed and at least 21 people were injured, among them several children, in a shooting Wednesday at a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, police said. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Police respond after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. A shooting incident at a packed parade Wednesday to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory killed one person and injured nine others, the city fire department said. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - First responders tend to an injured person as they bring her out of Union Station near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14. Multiple people were injured after gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory, local police said. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Police patrol after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. A shooting incident at a packed parade Wednesday to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory killed one person and injured nine others, the city fire department said. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Victims of the shooting were seen leaving on stretchers. According to KSHB 41 News' Dia Wall, 11 children (12 total patients) were taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital for medical attention. According to a statement from Children's Mercy, nine of the children suffered gunshot wounds. All 11 of the children are expected to make full recoveries, according to Senior Vice President of Nursing Stephanie Meyer. The kids' respective ages range from 6 to 15.
KCTV5 reported that two people at the scene were given CPR and four others received medical attention.
Victims were also taken to Truman Medical Center and Saint Luke's Hospital.
"Shortly after the rally ended, there was an active shooter situation to the west of Union Station," Chiefs Hopkins shared Wednesday afternoon. "At this time, we have a total of possibly 12 injured, we’re starting to get some walk-ins from the area. Initially, we had 10 injured with 3 critical. That’s kind of where we’re at now."
Patrick Mahomes posted a supporting statement for the victims: "Praying for Kansas City."
Additional footage from the scene showed several fans valiantly engaging with one of the possible shooters and helping apprehend the suspect.
The Kansas City Police Department shared in a news conference that an investigation is ongoing. All Chiefs players and personnel were accounted for, confirming the team's safety.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - People leave the area following a shooting at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14. Several people were shot and two people were detained after a rally celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. (Photo by Eric Thomas/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Law enforcement and medical personnel respond to a shooting at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14. Several people were shot and two people were detained after a rally celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
A view of the Union Station area after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14. Multiple people were injured after gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday, local police said. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Law enforcement respond to a shooting at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Law enforcement responds to a shooting at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14. Several people were shot and two people were detained after a rally celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
First responders tend to an injured person as they bring her out of Union Station near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14. Multiple people were injured after gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally, local police said. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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