Two juveniles have been charged in connection with the Super Bowl parade shooting that left one person dead and 22 others injured.
Jackson County Family Court said the boys were being held in the county’s juvenile detention center on charges of resisting and resisting a “gun-related” punishment. The release also said “additional” charges may arise as the investigation continues. Associated Press.
Police initially took three people, but eventually released one person who was not involved in the shooting. Law enforcement continues to search for other suspects and asks anyone with clues to call a new hotline.
Wednesday’s shooting claimed the life of a mother of two and injured 22 others. Local radio station KKFI Confirmed One of the DJs, Lisa López Galván, was a mother and was killed. The victims ranged in age from 8 to 47, Police Chief Stacey Graves said Thursday.
Gunfire erupts during a rally outside Union Station after the Kansas City Chiefs parade. More than 800 law enforcement personnel were in the area when the shooting occurred. According to police estimates, about 1 million people participated in the parade.
At first, when the gunshots rang out, some people thought it was fireworks, while others tried to jump over the fence and get home.
“Law enforcement’s response was exemplary,” Graves said. “The attendees also responded.”
According to the nonprofit group, there will be 50 mass shootings by 2024. Gun Violence Archives.
After the shooting, the Chiefs statementsaid the organization was “saddened” by the incident.
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