2024-02-15 01:49:02
[１４日 ロイター] – One person was killed in a shooting incident near Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, on the 14th. The victory parade of the Chiefs, who have won back-to-back championships in the Super Bowl, the championship game of the NFL, was being held, and many fans had gathered.
According to police authorities, three people were detained. The motive for the shooting is unknown. Fire officials said at least 21 people were injured, with 15 in critical condition. Eleven of the injured were children between the ages of 6 and 15.
Police said the shooting occurred at the end of a victory rally following the parade. Video posted on social networking sites showed chaos erupting around the station and police officers rushing into the building with weapons in hand.
On February 14, a shooting incident occurred near Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Midwest, leaving one person dead. (2024 Reuters/Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Approximately 800 people, including police officers and FBI agents, provided security for the parade and rally, but Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said the parade and rally would be attended by a large number of police officers and FBI agents. , recognized that it is difficult to guarantee complete safety at public events.
President Biden reiterates his call for stricter gun laws. “I’m praying for the dead and injured in Kansas City. I’m praying for the nation’s resolve to end this senseless epidemic of gun violence,” he said.
The NFL released a statement saying it was “deeply saddened by this senseless attack.” No Chiefs players, coaches or staff were injured.
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