Travis Kelce shared his devastation following the deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs parade on Wednesday.
Now, Kelce's teammates are still trying to process the mass shooting and violence that shocked Kansas City, Missouri.
Kelce Heartbroken Over Super Bowl Parade Shooting
The NFL player was present at the 2024 Super Bowl victory rally in Missouri on February 1 when a shooting broke out in the crowd. According to local authorities, the shooting left at least one person dead and 21 more people injured.
He expressed his grief on social media following the tragedy. "I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today," the 34-year-old wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Kelce said his heart is with all who came out to celebrate with them and have been affected. Kelce, who has played for the Chiefs since 2013, continued, "KC, you mean the world to me."
Donna Kelce, his mother, went with him to the parade earlier in the day, along with the families of his teammates. However, his girlfriend Taylor Swift did not join the festivities because she was preparing to begin her next leg of the 'Eras' Tour concerts in Australia on February 16.
The Chiefs reported that no players, staff, or families had been hurt in the shooting.
Furthermore, the team released a statement on Valentine's Day that they are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station after today's parade and rally. They said that their hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City.
The NFL denounced the "senseless shooting" in Kansas City in a statement. The group also posted on X, formerly Twitter, that they will pray for the victims and all those impacted.
They appreciated the law enforcement and emergency personnel's quick and thorough response.
Following the attack, three unnamed individuals were taken into custody by the police, who are now conducting their investigation. According to the three law enforcement sources, the incident appears to be more criminal than a terrorist attack.
"I'm angry at what happened today," Kansas City Police Department Chief Stacey Graves said in a press conference. She added that the people who came to the celebration should expect a safe environment.
Chiefs Win Super Bowl 2024
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime, making history as the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships since the New England Patriots nearly two decades ago.
It is Kansas City's fourth Super Bowl win and third in the past five years. The Chiefs won its first Super Bowl in 1969.
The Niners handled the game's pace throughout the first half. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception in the Chiefs' second half, suggesting that not much had changed.
However, Kansas City took some time to get its offensive footing and ended the third quarter with a 13-10 advantage.
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