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Steelers Offer Support After Chiefs Parade Shooting

The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of many NFL squads to offer their support after a tragic shooting in Kansas City.
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Steelers Offer Support After Chiefs Parade Shooting
Steelers Offer Support After Chiefs Parade Shooting

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PITTSBURGH -- The NFL experienced a tragedy after news broke a shooting took place during the Kanas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. And as players, coaches and fans try to start recovering from the horrific event, the Pittsburgh Steelers offered their support for those affected. 

"Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, the Kansas City community and Chiefs Kingdom," the Steelers Tweeted from their main account. 

The Chiefs' celebratory parade was cut short near Union Station, an Amtrak hub in the middle of Kansas City, Missouri, when shots rang out and sent crowds scattering. 

One person has died, according to the New York Times, and 22 suffered gunshot wounds. 12 of those victims had been transported to University Health Hospital, eight of whom are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds. 12 more people who attended the rally are at Children's Mercy Hospital receiving treatment, per the Times. 11 of those at Children's Mercy are children and nine are being treated for gunshot wounds. 

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted a message of support on Twitter as well, saying he was "Praying for Kansas City."

All Steelers sends their thoughts and condolences to the victims and their families. 

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STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper. He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press. During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general. 

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