1 killed, 20+ injured after shooting near end of Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade [Updated]

One person was killed, and 21 others were injured after a shooting took place near Union Station towards the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade, according to reports.

Three people were detained and are under investigation, and firearms were recovered, according to Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves. Police are also still investigating a motive.

During a news conference, Kansas City Fire Interim Chief Ross Grundyson said that eight of the victims were in immediately life-threatening condition, seven were in life-threatening condition and six had minor injuries.

Twelve people, including 11 children between the ages of 6-15, were being treated at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, according to Chief Nursing Officer Stephanie Meyer, who said she expects all of them to recover. Nine had gunshot wounds, the hospital told KMBC-TV. Spokespersons from other area hospitals reported treating gunshot victims, as well as walk-ins with non-life-threatening injuries.

“We’re still gathering information on the number and the status of victims,” Graves said during a news conference.

Kansas City radio station KKFI 90.1 FM said its DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan died in the shooting. Lopez-Galvan, the host of “Taste of Tejano,” was reportedly shot in the abdomen and died during surgery, though her death was not announced by police.

KCPD first reported that shots had been fired at 3:02 p.m. EST/2:02 CST. This is the area’s 25th mass shooting in the past five years.

TMZ obtained footage of the gunfire and is reporting that an AR-style rifle may have been used.

A person with the X/Twitter handle @Tony_J4y posted pictures of what could possibly be one of the weapons, as well as a possible suspect.

KC governor Mike Parsons and his wife Teresa were at the parade when the shots were fired but are confirmed to be safe. Additionally, all Chiefs players, coaches, and staff were accounted for and safe, according to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the team.

“I’m heartbroken. ... I’m incredibly upset and disappointed.”

Video has emerged of paradegoers tackling an assumed suspect, though Graves did not confirm if the person in the video is one of the three people detained by police.

“We are working to determine if one of the three are the one that was in that video, where fans assisted police,” the chief said.

NBC News is reporting that the tackle was made by a man named Paul Contreras. “I had the perfect angle to do what I did. I took him down,” he told NBC’s

The NFL, as well as Chiefs players, took to X to address the tragedy.

“We are deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that occurred today near the end of the rally in Kansas City for the Chiefs,” the league said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected. We are grateful for the quick and thorough response of law enforcement and emergency personnel.”

“Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act. Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing,” Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill tweeted.

This isn’t the only championship celebration marred by gun violence. At least 10 people were wounded in a mass shooting while celebrating the Denver Nuggets’ NBA title, and shots were fired near the Texas Ranger’s World Series victory parade.

This is a developing story. We will update it as we receive more information.