Kansas City Police Attributes Super Bowl Rally Shooting Result of Dispute, Not Extremism | Oneindia

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A dispute among individuals sparked a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, following a Super Bowl victory celebration, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. Police detained three individuals, ruling out extremism links. Amidst ongoing investigations, authorities aim to press charges against the suspects, with heightened concern over gun violence issues in the city.

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00:00 The city of Kansas, Missouri was rocked by a shooting spree following a celebration of

00:07 the NFL Super Bowl victory, which resulted in one fatality and 22 injuries.

00:14 The police has now confirmed that the incident stemmed from a quarrel among several individuals

00:19 ruling any connection to extremism.

00:23 Authorities have detained three individuals, including two minors, as part of the ongoing

00:28 investigation.

00:29 During the press conference, police chief Stacey Graves disclosed that one of the detainees,

00:34 also a juvenile, was later released after being determined not to be involved in the

00:39 altercation.

00:40 The remaining two minors are still in custody, with authorities still collaborating with

00:45 the juvenile prosecutors to determine the appropriate charges.

00:50 Several firearms were also recovered from the scene of the shooting, indicating a dispute

00:54 between multiple individuals culminating in gunfire.

00:58 While the precise details of the altercation and the subsequent shooting remain unclear,

01:02 Chief Graves has emphasized that preliminary investigations have found no ties to terrorism

01:07 or homegrown violent extremism.

01:09 However, the chief has refrained from providing specifics regarding the nature of the dispute

01:15 or potential involvement of the gang activity.

01:19 The shooting occurred amidst a celebratory parade and rally of the Chiefs' Super Bowl

01:23 victory attended by a massive crowd estimated to be over a million fans.

01:28 The chaos ensued as the event concluded with the sound of gunshots causing panic among

01:33 attendees.

01:34 Amidst the chaos, two rally attendees managed to subdue and detain one of the suspects.

01:40 The toll of the known gunshot victims has rose to 23, with the age ranging from 8 to

01:46 47.

01:47 Among the victims was also Lisa Lopez-Galvin, a popular local radio personality.

01:53 Graves affirmed the intention to pursue charges against the suspects in custody, although

01:58 their identities have not been disclosed yet.

02:01 The authorities are exploring the possibility of additional suspects involved in the shooting

02:06 with a commitment to ensure all responsible parties to be held accountable.

02:11 Children's Mercy Hospital is treating nine children with gunshot wounds, all expected

02:16 to recover, along with other non-gunshot injury victims.

02:21 Whereas Mayor Quinton Lucas has addressed the shooting as a grim reminder of the pervasive

02:25 gun violence in the United States, vowing to continue with planned events while acknowledging

02:31 the city's ongoing struggle with homicides.

02:34 Despite the tragedy, the plan remains in place for future events, including the upcoming

02:39 St. Patrick's Day parade.

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Kansas City Police Attributes Super Bowl Rally Shooting Result of Dispute, Not Extremism | Oneindia

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