Kansas City, Missouri – More than half of the 22 individuals injured in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday were under the age of 16, according to the police.
The victims, ranging in age from eight to 47 years old, were among thousands of fans gathered at Union Station to celebrate the football team’s recent win, when an unidentified number of shooters opened fire, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
The deceased, identified as local DJ and mother-of-two, Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan, was mourned by the community. The police have apprehended three individuals, two of whom are juveniles, in connection with the incident.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves emphasized that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between people and was not related to terrorism. President Joe Biden also condemned the incident and called for stricter gun control measures.
The shooting has prompted a national conversation about gun control, with Biden urging Congress to take action. The incident has left the community and the country in shock, with calls for stricter legislation to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Amid the chaos and tragedy, stories of heroism have also emerged, including one account of a fan who instinctively tackled a suspected gunman to protect others in the crowd. The shooting has brought to light the resilience and courage of the community in the face of senseless violence.