Three individuals have been taken into custody.
At least nine children were being treated for gunshot wounds, according to a local hospital.
And what they shouldnt have to remember is the threat of gun violence.
Area hospitals said they were treating dozens of victims, some with gunshot wounds and some with other injuries.
She hosted a show calledTaste of Tejano.
Childrens Mercy Hospital told HuffPost that they are treating 12 patients from the rally.
Nine have gunshot wounds.
Our investigators are working with all of the surviving victims to connect them with loved ones.
Im angry at what happened today, she added.
The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment.
According to police, three suspects were taken into custody.
At a press conference, they noted there was at least one firearm.
The motive for the shooting is currently unknown.
Its unclear if the shooting happened within the secured area.
The security plan provided no indication of bag checks or metal detectors on the premises.
What you saw happen was why people talk about guns a lot, he said.
We had over 800 officers there staffed, situated all around Union Station today.
We had security in any number of places, eyes on top of buildings and beyond.
And there is still a risk to people.
Kansas Gov.
Laura Kelly (D) said that she attended the parade, but was evacuated and unharmed.
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@kcpolice.
The Kansas City Chiefsreleased a statementcondemning the shooting.
Lydia OConnor, Pocharapon Neammanee, Nick Visser, and Sanjana Karanth contributed reporting.
This is a developing story.
just check back for updates.
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