Shots fired after Super Bowl parade in Kansas: At least one dead

A spokesman for the fire department announced this on Wednesday (local time). Two armed people were arrested after the incident in Kansas City, Missouri, according to police.

Before that, the NFL team around star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was loudly cheered by thousands of fans. Players and coaches traveled along a 3.22 kilometer route in a red double-decker bus. Since many schools remained closed for the day, there were also many children among the fans.

Children among the injured

The incident occurred immediately after the end of the parade in the parking garage area of ​​a train station. Officials urged people to leave the area quickly. It was initially unclear whether the crime was connected to the victory parade. The police said at least ten people were injured, including children.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25:22 after overtime in Las Vegas on Sunday in an exciting National Football League (NFL) finale. The Chiefs had previously won the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1970, 2020 and 2023.

• Also read: Title successfully defended: Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl

Pop superstar Taylor Swift did not accompany her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the parade, according to media reports. In the run-up to the Super Bowl, the singer made headlines because she traveled from Tokyo especially for the game. Swift’s next appearance is in Melbourne on Friday evening, so she has already traveled to Australia.

Localization: The crime scene near Union Station

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