Chiefs release statement after fatal shooting near Super Bowl parade: 'Senseless act of violence'

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The Super Bowl parade for the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday was supposed to be a celebration of back-to-back championships. 

It turned into a tragic scene after a shooting near the victory rally at Union Station left one person dead and 22 other people injured, police said. 

Police respond after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said three people were detained. 

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A few hours after the shooting, the Chiefs organization released a statement confirming that all players, coaches, staff and their families were safe and accounted for. 

"We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today's parade and rally," the statement read. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City. We are in close communication with the Mayor's office as well as the Kansas City Police Department.

"At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for. We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on-scene to assist."

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Super Bowl LVIII MVP Patrick Mahomes and his teammates posted to X following the shooting. 

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on