What was presupposed to be a celebration for the Kansas City Chiefs was a life or loss of life state of affairs on Wednesday.
One individual was killed, and 22 others had been injured, in a capturing exterior of Union Station in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, shortly after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally ended.
The one lifeless, Lisa Lopez-Galvan, was a DJ within the space who attended the occasion along with her two daughters, who had been additionally shot.
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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his spouse visited two women who misplaced their mom on the Tremendous Bowl parade capturing in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, and are recovering from gunshot wounds themselves.
The ladies, ages 10 and eight, are recovering within the hospital, and whereas they cannot get their mom again, they had been paid a go to by none aside from Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The Tremendous Bowl LVIII MVP and his spouse, Brittany, visited the ladies within the hospital as they get well from gunshot wounds to their legs.
“On behalf of the Reyes Family, we are incredibly grateful for the love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. Our family, along with the other families impacted by this senseless act, are still healing physically and emotionally,” an announcement mentioned.
Police reply after gunshots had been fired after the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ Tremendous Bowl victory parade in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, on Wednesday. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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“We’re happy to share that our daughters, ages 8 and 10, are making good progress in their recovery from their leg injuries. Both girls were shot in the legs, underwent surgery, and are currently in casts for several months. We will endure follow-up doctor’s visits for the next few years. They are receiving physical therapy to regain their strength and mobility. While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us. The girls were celebrating with many family members when they were senselessly injured. We kindly ask that you continue to keep our family and the other families affected in your thoughts and prayers.”
A GoFundMe has been organized for the household.
Roughly an hour after the capturing, Mahomes mentioned he was “praying for Kansas City.“
“Shooting is never the answer,” Brittany wrote on her Instagram story. “Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is rough.”
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs followers collect at Union Station in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, through the Chiefs’ Tremendous Bowl LVIII victory parade on Wednesday. (David Eulitt/Getty Photos)
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Two minors have been charged with gun-related offenses in reference to the incident.
At the least 11 youngsters had been wounded through the capturing, however had been anticipated to get well as of Wednesday night time. 9 of them had been shot, whereas two sustained different accidents.
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