UPDATE: 10 Years After Boston Marathon Bombing, Tragedy Strikes Chiefs' Super Bowl Parade
It happened at the Boston Marathon. More than 10 years later, tragedy struck another major sporting event: the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
One person was killed and 21 were injured after gunshots were fired at the end of the Chiefs' parade Wednesday, Kansas City fire department officials said. 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. 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.
On April 15, 2013 two self-radicalized brothers detonated two homemade bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring hundreds - including 17 who lost limbs.
A New England Patriots fan was also killed during a fight this season at Gillette Stadium.
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."
It was just last week that Patriots owner Robert Kraft bemoaned what he perceived as a decline in the quality of American life.
"I don't recognize parts of this nation," Kraft said. "I don't like where we're headed. I'm worried about our country right now."
Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said he was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff members, and the team was on buses already returning to Arrowhead Stadium when news of the shooting broke.
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.
