Authorities confirm 1 dead, 2 people in custody after Kansas City Super Bowl victory rally
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves confirmed one person is dead and two people are in custody after a shooting that occurred at the conclusion of a rally to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory. Graves said the motive for the shooting is still unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
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STACEY GRAVES: At the conclusion of the Chiefs rally today, there were shots fired on the West Side of Union Station. Immediately, officers responded to the area, took two people into custody, and also, immediately, rendered life sustaining aid to those victims.
We're still gathering information on the number and the status of victims. But like I said, we know that one of the victims is deceased.
I'm angry at what happened today. The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment. We had over 800 law enforcement officers, Kansas City, and other agencies at the location to keep everyone safe.
- What do you guys believe now prompted the shootings?
STACEY GRAVES: We are still-- that is still under investigation. I myself was outside when I heard the shots fired. It is an ongoing investigation.
It's going to take us a little bit to determine exactly what led up to the shooting. I will say, though, we do have two suspects in custody.
- There were--
- I have a question for you.
- --rumors circulating on social media that some fans may have helped contain one of those.
STACEY GRAVES: I have-- I have heard that as well. I have heard that fans got involved in the apprehension or the pursuit of one of the suspects. I cannot confirm that right now. but that is something that I have heard myself.
