Several people were shot and killed Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri, as they gathered to celebrate with a march and march, according to police.
Officials said the shooting happened just west of Union Station, near the garage, as Chiefs fans were leaving.
Two armed men have been arrested, according to Kansas City police.
People flee after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 14, 2024.
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An injured man is loaded into an ambulance near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory parade on February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. The police said the firing was done during the march.
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About 1 million marchers and 600 law enforcement officers were expected at Wednesday's celebration.
Officials said they were working to free everyone inside Union Station.
Police respond after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory parade on February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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A general view of Kansas City Chiefs fans gather at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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“We need people to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible and avoid the parking lot to treat the victims of the shooting,” police said.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly took to social media, saying, “I am evacuated and out of harm's way. I encourage everyone to follow instructions and updates from @kcpolice. Please stay safe.”
Shots are fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 14, 2024.
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