Governor Laura Kelly and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall have confirmed their safety following shots fired at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade and rally in Wichita, Kansas.
According to Kelly, she was relocated to a secure area for her safety. Marshall and his team successfully reached a shelter without any issues. Missouri Governor Mike Parson confirmed that he and his wife are out of harm’s way.
Kelly shared a post on her Facebook page regarding the shooting.
At the end of the Chiefs rally, shots were fired near Union Station. I have been evacuated and am out of harm’s way. I encourage everyone to follow instructions and updates from the Kansas City, MO Police Department on Twitter at @kcpolice. Please stay safe.” Governor Laura Kelly
Marshall expressed his anger at what took place during such a joyous occasion.
Today, I joined thousands of Chiefs fans who came together to celebrate a great season and honor the Super Bowl victory which has brought so much joy to our state. I am devastated and angered by the senseless act of violence that turned a day of celebration for our community into a complete tragedy. During this chaos, our team thankfully made it to shelter safely. My heart breaks for those who were a victim of this needless violence. I am praying for everyone and the entire KC community. God bless the local law enforcement and first responders who quickly rushed to the scene and responded to this situation.” U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran took to social media to express his concern: “My thoughts and prayers go out to all those involved. I want to extend my gratitude to our courageous law enforcement and first responders for their swift action. Please ensure your safety as you depart the vicinity.”
U.S. Representative Jake LaTurner expressed his thoughts on the matter, stating, “My prayers go out to the victims of this terrible act of violence. I hope that those responsible are fully prosecuted and face justice. Our society should not tolerate such hateful and evil behavior. I am thankful for the brave KCPD officers and first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow Americans.”
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