One dead after shots fired at Kansas City Chief's Super Bowl parade

Several people have been injured after a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, ITV News's Ellie Pitt reports

One person has died and at least 21 people injured after shots were fired at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade on Wednesday.

Some of those wounded were children, with authorities saying they are still working on a "total number of victims" of the shooting, which occurred around 2pm local time. Some players were still on stage at the time.

Police said three people have been detained as part of their investigation. Speaking at a news conference, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said there is video circulating social media showing "some fans tackling someone".

She said authorities are trying to determine if one of the detainees is the same person shown in the video. Investigators are yet to determine a motive for the attack.

Of those who suffered gunshot wounds, eight had immediately life-threatening injuries, seven others had life-threatening injuries and six had minor injuries, Kansas City Fire Department Chief Ross Grundyson said.

Others who weren't shot are thought to have suffered other injuries. Speaking at the conference, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said: "Today was tragic for everyone who was part of it.

"I had the chance to talk to my wife just a moment ago, who said 'we became part of a statistic of too many Americans — those who have experienced or been part of or connected to a mass shooting.' That is something that I hope we all recognise is highly problematic for all of us."

Kansas City Chiefs players and staff were celebrating beating the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas on Sunday to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years.

Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to social media, saying: “Praying for Kansas City.”

Linebacker Drue Tranquill also posted: “Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act. Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.”

In an official statement, the Chiefs said: "We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today's parade and rally. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City. We are in close communication with the Mayor's office as well as the Kansas City Police Department. "At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for. "We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on-scene to assist."

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