“We nonetheless have events which might be strolling into hospitals,” Kansas Metropolis police chief Stacey Graves mentioned this afternoon within the aftermath of a deadly mass taking pictures following the Tremendous Bowl celebrations on the metropolis’ Union Station.
“I don’t have situations on our victims simply but,” the Chief added. “I don’t consider that any of them have been youngsters.”
As of proper now, at the least one individual is lifeless and 10 to fifteen wounded from the gunfire.
The taking pictures adopted the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Valentines Day downtown parade and rally. A neighborhood hospital is at present treating 4 gunshot victims and eight others non-gun accidents.
“This investigation is simply starting and we’re working safely to clear all surrounding areas and companies,” the police chief defined, noting that as much as 20 pictures have been fired off. That is the 57th mass taking pictures in America in 2024 to this point.
Two armed “suspects” have been taken into custody, Chief Graves confirmed. Whether or not or not, that duo have been concerned within the taking pictures Wednesday stays unclear. “As quickly because the rally concluded, there have been pictures fired on the west aspect of Union Station,” the Kansas Metropolis Police Chief acknowledged convention lower than two hours after the taking pictures. “Officers have been on scene within the space. I do know one of many suspects was instantly pursued on foot. There are two suspects in custody.”
Round 800 native regulation enforcement officers have been within the space, due to the second consecutive NFL championship parade by the Chiefs.
“I’m indignant about what occurred at this time,” Chief Graves added what grew to become a heated alternate with journalists at instances “The individuals who got here to this celebration ought to count on a protected atmosphere. We had greater than 800 … officers on the scene. Due to dangerous actors – which we only a few – this tragedy occurred.”
“This isn’t Kansas Metropolis,” each the police chief and Mayor Quinton Lucas exclaimed. “We’re praying for the protection of everybody,” the Mayor mentioned.
Mayor Lucas added that he had heard from the White Home providing “all federal help within the investigation.” Because the press convention was ongoing, the Biden administration put out an announcement of its personal. “The President has been briefed on the taking pictures in Kansas Metropolis and can proceed to obtain updates,” it mentioned, “White Home officers have been in contact with state and native leaders, and federal regulation enforcement is on the scene supporting native regulation enforcement.”
Officers mentioned 4 folks have been being handled for gunshots wounds at College Well being Heart and eight others for non-gun accidents. 1000’s of individuals went scrambling after a number of pictures rang out round 2 p.m. native time.
One other replace and press convention has been set for 3 p.m. PT.
