UPDATE: Tragedy Ruins Triumph As Shooting Strikes Chiefs' Super Bowl Parade
From 9/11 almost a quarter-century ago to a shooting on a subway just this week, New York is not immune to tragedy. Neither, turns out, are America's sporting events.
One person was killed and 21 were injured after gunshots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade Wednesday afternoon. According to ABC News, three of the injured are in critical condition and five are in serious condition.
Kansas City Police said at a Wednesday night press conference that three suspects have been detained. Fans were urged to exit the area as quickly as possible.
The Chiefs - who won Super Bowl LVIII last Sunday - released a statement indicating that all players, coaches and staff were safe and accounted for.
Former Jets receiver Mecole Hardman caught the winning touchdown as Kansas City beat the San Francisco 49ers.
Unfortunately, terror on American soil is all to common. 9/11 happened in New York in 2001, and just Monday one person was killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a subway station in The Bronx.
Said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas: "This is absolutely a tragedy, the likes of which we never would have expected in Kansas City, the likes of which we'll remember for some time."
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and the first lady were at Wednesday's parade when shots were fired but are safe.
"State law enforcement personnel are assisting local authorities in response efforts," Parson posted. "As we wait to learn more, our hearts go out to the victims."
Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said he was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff members, and the team was on buses and returning to Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes posted on Twitter, "Praying for Kansas City ..."
The shooting broke the celebratory mood on Valentine's Day as Chiefs fans marked their third Super Bowl title in five seasons. Kansas City police had 800 officers working the event.
