Celebrities and NFL stars are speaking up after the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade.
The Kansas City authorities division verified on Wednesday, February 14, that parade guest had actually passed away and at the very least 10 other individuals were seriously wounded throughout the parade.
The Missouri football group was commemorating their Sunday, February 11, success over the San Francisco 49ers when shots were discharged. Law enforcement authorities had actually captured 2 suspects and taken them right into protection. An examination is recurring.
The Chiefs’ gamers, instructors and team were all represented and taken to safety and security, as were both the guvs of Missouri and Kansas.
“At the end of the Chiefs rally, shots were fired near Union Station. I have been evacuated and am out of harm’s way,” Laura Kelly, the guv of Kansas, composed in an X declaration. “I encourage everyone to follow instructions and updates from @kcpolice. Please stay safe.”
Keep scrolling for all the stars and professional professional athletes’ responses to the disaster:
Patrick Mahomes
The Chiefs quarterback, that talked at the rally much less than an hour prior to shots were initially, kept in mind by means of X that he is “praying for Kansas City 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.”
Travis Kelce
“I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today,” the Chiefs limited end composed by means of X. “My heart is with all that appeared to commemorate with us and have actually been impacted. KC, you indicate the globe to me.
Brittany Mahomes
Patrick’s better half was likewise present at the parade.
“Shooting people is never the answer,” she composed by means of Instagram Story. “Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is rough.”
Brittany kept in mind in a follow-up blog post that she was “highly embarrassed and disappointed” by the scenario.
“Super Bowl wins will never be the same because of this, it’s devastating,” she included. “Lives lost and people injured during something that was suppose [sic] to be a celebration. Horrible and traumatizing. So many prayers going to the families involved.”
Mecole Hardman
The Chiefs pass receiver, that racked up the winning goal at Super Bowl LVIII, sent his acknowledgements to his city. “Prayers Kansas City,” he composed by means of X with a red heart emoji.
Flavor Flav
“Today should be a day of celebrationz [sic] and joy, instead it has turned into a day of shock sorrow and sadness,” the rap artist, that has actually been a singing fan of limited end Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift, composed on X. “My deepest sympathies to the victims and families of today’s tragedy and the entire community of Kansas City.”
Robert Griffin III
The retired quarterback paid homage to the targets by means of X.
“Kids can’t go to school. Believers can’t go to church. Families can’t go to the grocery store. Friends can’t go to a concert,” he penciled on Wednesday. “And now fans can’t go to a SUPER BOWL PARADE without the real fear of being a part of a mass shooting in America. WHAT ARE WE DOING?”
Drue Tranquill
“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,” the Chiefs linebacker composed on X.
Donovan Smith
“Praying for everyone today in Kansas City 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾,” the Chiefs offending take on tweeted.
Justin Reid
Reid, a safety and security on the Chiefs, sent his acknowledgements by means of X, composing, “Praying for everyone in Kansas City at the parade.”
Chariah Gordon
Gordon, the partner of Chiefs pass receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., kept in mind by means of her Instagram Story that “we are OK.”
Steven Van Zandt
“Heartbreaking tragedy in Kansas City. Nowhere is safe anymore. Republicans and the Gun Lobby are limiting our freedom more and more every day,” the E Street Band participant composed on X. “Until Buckley/Valeo is reversed and money is eliminated from our corrupt electoral system, there will be less and less quality of life.”
Los Angeles Chargers
“Rivals on game day, off the field we’re in this together — the AFC West, the National Football League, the United States of America,” the group’s authorities social networks composed on February 14. “Today a senseless act of violence has forever altered the lives of so many. And for what? While words can ring hollow in moments such as these, they can also bring comfort. Today we stand with Chiefs Kingdom, and our hearts go out to the victims, their friends, family, and every member of the greater Kansas City community affected by this tragedy.”
Cleveland Cavaliers
The NBA group held a minute of silence for Kansas City in advance of their February 14 video game versus the Chicago Bulls, prior to vocal singing the National Anthem.