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BREAKING: Shots Fired During Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade
A shocking turn of events unfolded on Wednesday during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, as shots were reportedly fired near Union Station. The incident prompted an immediate response from local law enforcement and military personnel, who rushed into Union Station to confront the threat.
The Kansas City Police Department quickly issued an emergency warning on X (formerly Twitter), urging people to evacuate the area in the face of danger. The situation escalated as authorities detained two individuals armed with firearms, according to KMBC News.
There are reports of “several people” having been struck by gunfire, although details about their condition remain unclear at this time. Reports now confirm that two suspects have been apprehended.
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The news of the shooting caught many off-guard, including Representative Mark Alford (R-MO), who expressed his surprise and concern live on CNN.
“That’s the first I heard of it…” Alford stated.
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The presence of police and military personnel in the area has been significantly increased to ensure the safety of parade attendees and the general public as the situation develops. Local authorities are expected to provide more details as they become available.
As this story is still developing, we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.