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Aerial Footage of Kansas City Chiefs Parade Where Shooting Incident Took Place

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This footage was filmed and produced 15 February 2024.

During the Kansas City Chiefs parade celebration, a horrifying incident unfolded as a burst of gunfire near Kansas City’s Union Station resulted in one fatality and at least 21 others wounded, including nine children. The chaos transformed what was supposed to be a joyous Super Bowl victory celebration into a scene of tragedy.

Authorities are still grappling to ascertain the cause of the shooting and identify those responsible. Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves revealed that three individuals had been detained, with two found to be armed while an investigation into the motive behind the violence continues.

Children's Mercy Hospital reported treating 12 individuals affected by the shooting, with 11 of them being children aged between 6 to 15 years old. Fortunately, none of the children were in critical condition, and all were anticipated to recover. Meanwhile, other victims were attended to at University Health and Saint Luke's Hospital, where some remained in critical condition.

The rally witnessed the presence of numerous state and local officials, including the governors of Kansas and Missouri. Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas and Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri both assured their safety amid the tragic event.

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