In a shocking incident at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade on Wednesday, a group of courageous fans apprehended one of the alleged gunmen who had opened fire on the crowd. The suspect was seen dashing across the grass, weaving through jersey barriers, and heading towards a throng of bewildered and frightened spectators, moments after the gunfire erupted at the end of the victory parade near Union Station.
Instead of fleeing with the rest of the crowd, one valiant fan took it upon himself to confront the alleged perpetrator, managing to bring him down. The suspect managed to break free momentarily, only to be tackled once again by another Chiefs fan who risked his own safety in an effort to restrain the man.
The first fan re-engaged in the struggle, joined by at least two other bystanders. Together, they managed to keep the suspect pinned down until the police arrived on the scene within seconds. The camera footage also showed another suspect being handcuffed a few yards away.
The tragic shooting resulted in one fatality and left nine others injured. Among the injured, three were reported to be in critical condition, while five others sustained serious injuries, according to fire officials. Several alleged shooters were subsequently taken into custody.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas urged the public to avoid the area. In response to the incident, child reunification stations were established at the station’s main entrance and at 2301 Main St. Police reported that several individuals were still in need of reunification.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.