Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches and staffers are safe and accounted for after parade shooting

The Kansas City Chiefs said all their players, coaches and staffers and their families were “safe and accounted for” after a deadly shooting Wednesday at the end of the Super Bowl championship parade. “We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.” Police said one person was killed and more than 20 were injured in the shooting that occurred at the end of the parade to celebrate the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory. Eight children were among those shot, authorities said. Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said he was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff members at the time of the shooting. Burkholder said the team was on buses returning to Arrowhead Stadium.

Breaking Video of Heroic Kansas City fans tackling one of the shooters pic.twitter.com/cAxL9Kox8d

— Football Fanatics (@FFB_Fanatics) February 14, 2024

“At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for,” the Chiefs said in their statement. “We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on scene to assist.” The NFL issued its own statement saying it was “deeply saddened” and adding that its “thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected.”

I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.

— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he was “heartbroken” by the shooting. “KC, you mean the world to me,” he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 14, 2024

Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes said in a post on X, “Praying for Kansas City.” He included three emojis of hands in prayer. Offensive tackle Donovan Smith, defensive tackle Mike Pennel and safety Justin Reid were among the Chiefs players offering similar statements of support on social media.

My thoughts and prayers🙏🏾 are with everyone affected by today's incidents—a huge thank you to the first responders who ran towards the sound of danger. You're the ones who should be celebrated today.

— Trey Smith (@treysmith) February 14, 2024

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“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by today’s incidents — a huge thank you to the first responders who ran towards the sound of danger,” offensive guard Trey Smith posted on X. “You’re the ones who should be celebrated today.”

Prayers for those affected at today’s parade. A time of celebration ends in tragedy. When are we going to fix these gun laws ? How many more people have to die to say enough is enough ? It’s too easy for the wrong people to obtain guns in America and that’s a FACT.

— Charles Omenihu (@charless_94) February 14, 2024

Defensive end Charles Omenihu called for a change in gun laws. “Prayers for those affected at today’s parade,” Omenihu said in an X post. “A time of celebration ends in tragedy. When are we going to fix these gun laws? How many more people have to die to say enough is enough?” The parade was a celebration of the Chiefs' 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers that gave them their second straight Super Bowl title.

Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act.

Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.

— Drue Tranquill (@DTranquill) February 14, 2024

“Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act,” Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill said on X. “Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.”