Feb 14, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Police clear the stage after shots were fired after the celebration the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII. Mandatory Credit: David Rainey-USA TODAY Sports
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KANSAS CITY — Authorities said on Thursday that two of the three people detained after the deadly shooting following Wednesday’s parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win were identified as juveniles.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves shared that the preliminary findings from the investigation found that the shooting doesn’t have any connection to terrorism or homegrown violent extremism, instead appearing to stem from a ‘dispute between several people.’
Graves said no charges have been filed as of Thursday, and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
“We are working to determine the involvement of others,” Graves said. “… We want to make sure that anyone that was responsible for yesterday is brought to justice.”
Three people in total were detained, including one suspect who was arrested after being chased by police shortly after the shots were fired. Several firearms has been recovered, but authorities haven’t identified any of the suspects at this time.
At least one person was killed and over 20 people, including young children and teens, were wounded.
The person who was killed in the shooting has been identified as Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, a local radio host. Kansas City Fire Department Chief Ross Grundyson said that eight are in critical condition, seven are in serious condition and six suffered minor injuries.
“We are still learning about her, but know that she is beloved by many,” Graves said. “To her friends and family, we are with you, and we are working tirelessly to investigate her murder.”
Graves said Thursday that the people injured in the shooting ranged between the ages of 8 and 47 years old, and half of the victims were under the age of 16.
Mayor Quinton Lucas told reporters that the city still plans to hold a parade next month to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
“We’ll do everything that we can, both as a city and working with our state and federal partners, to see that we can help avoid these types of situations,” Lucas said. “Unfortunately, this is not the first shooting at a parade in our country or rally.”
