A sense of jubilation turned to horror as chaos erupted during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration, marred by a mass shooting that left one person dead and nearly two dozen others wounded. Authorities revealed that the tragic incident, which unfolded amidst a crowd of revelers, appeared to stem from a dispute between several individuals.

Police Chief Stacey Graves provided grim details, stating that the 22 individuals injured in the shooting ranged in age from 8 to 47 years old, with half of them under the age of 16. Tragically, a mother of two lost her life in the violence, underscoring the devastating toll of the senseless act.

While police detained three juveniles in connection with the shooting, one was subsequently released after authorities determined their lack of involvement. Two individuals remain in custody, although no charges have been filed at this time. Authorities continue to pursue leads and are urging witnesses, victims, and anyone with cellphone video footage of the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

“We are working to determine the involvement of others. And it should be noted we have recovered several firearms. This incident is still a very active investigation,” emphasized Chief Graves during a press conference addressing the tragedy.

The shooting occurred outside Union Station despite a significant police presence, with over 800 officers deployed in the vicinity, including atop nearby structures. Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was present at the event with his wife and mother, recounted the harrowing experience of fleeing for safety when the shots rang out. Despite the tragic turn of events, Mayor Lucas expressed his reluctance to cancel the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade, emphasizing the importance of community resilience in the face of adversity.