Two youths charged in reference to Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade capturing

Two youths have been charged in reference to a lethal capturing at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

Gunfire exterior a close-by former practice station in Kansas City, Missouri, despatched crowds of followers of the American soccer staff operating for security on Wednesday.

One particular person – a native radio DJ named domestically as Lisa Lopez-Galvan – was killed and greater than 20 have been injured. Three suspects have been arrested within the aftermath.

Jackson County Family Court mentioned the 2 youths who’ve been charged have been detained within the county’s Juvenile Detention Centre “on gun-related and resisting arrest charges”.

“Additional charges are expected in the future” because the police investigation continues, authorities added.

More than half of the victims within the capturing on Wednesday have been additionally aged underneath 16, police mentioned on Thursday.

One different youth, who was arrested earlier, has since been launched after officers decided they weren’t concerned.

The capturing exterior Union Station occurred regardless of the presence of greater than 800 law enforcement officials who have been within the constructing and surrounding space.

Kansas City Chiefs stars reacted with horror after the capturing.

The Chiefs’ star quarterback Patrick Mahomes wrote on X: “Praying for Kansas City,” shortly after the assault, whereas Travis Kelce, a Chiefs linebacker and boyfriend of Taylor Swift, mentioned in an announcement on Wednesday: “I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today.

“My coronary heart is with all who got here out to rejoice with us and have been affected. KC, you imply the world to me.”

The parade was celebrating the Chiefs’ win over the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22 in additional time.