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    How a lethal mass shooting derailed a day of Super Bowl victory celebrations in Kansas City

    by Mike Bedigan and Katie Hawkinson Feb 22, 2024 6 minutes
    Source: AFP via Getty

    A day of jubilant celebration was plunged into chaos on Wednesday 14 February after shots were fired at a victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri, following their Super Bowl victory.

    Hundreds of police officers swarmed the scene at Union Station as panicked fans ran, with some later carried out on stretchers.

    Police said one person is dead and 22 others suffered gunshot wounds, including 11 children.

    Prosecutors with the Jackson County, Missouri Family Court Division have charged two juveniles in relation to the shooting, according to a Friday afternoon statement.

    Here’s what we know so far about the incident.

    Hundreds of police officers swarmed the scenes as panicked fans ran, with some later carried out on stretchers (USA Today via Reuters)

    The shooting

    Gunshots were reported at around 2pm on 14 February in Kansas City, as the rally to celebrate the Chiefs’ victory came to a close.

    Footage shared online showed dozens of law enforcement officials running towards Union Station, with some drawing weapons. Officers with sniper rifles were also seen posted on the surrounding rooftops.

    Around 100 police vehicles were reported to be

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