Nearly two dozen people, including children, are wounded in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration.

A historic railway station in Kansas City was the site of a mass shooting during the Super Bowl celebration, leaving 21 people injured, including eight children, and one mother dead.

Despite the presence of over 800 police officers at Union Station on Wednesday, a shooting occurred outside the building. Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was there with his wife and mother, ran for safety when the shots rang out.

"Almost nothing appears to be secure, as evidenced by parades, rallies, schools, and movies," Lucas remarked.

At an evening news conference, Police Chief Stacey Graves announced that three individuals were apprehended and firearms were seized. Although the details of those detained and a potential motive are still being investigated, she shared this information with the public.

Graves stated that he was furious over the events of the day and that those who attended the celebration should anticipate a secure environment.

The latest sports celebration in the U.S. to be marred by gun violence is the shooting that wounded several people last year in Denver after the Nuggets’ NBA championship, and the gunfire last year at a parking lot near the Texas Rangers’ World Series championship parade.

A video of police running through a crowded scene on Wednesday was posted on social media, showing people scrambling for cover and fleeing. In one video, someone was seen performing chest compressions on a victim while another person, seemingly in pain, lay on the ground nearby. People screamed in the background.

Two people were chased and tackled by another person in a video, until two police officers arrived.

According to a Facebook post by radio station KKFI, Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the host of "Taste of Tejano," has passed away.

KKFI stated that this senseless act has taken a beautiful person away from her family and the KC Community.

Lopez-Galvan, also known as "Lisa G," was an outgoing mother from a prominent Latino family who worked at a staffing company with her childhood friends, Rosa Izurieta and Martha Ramirez. According to Izurieta, Lopez-Galvan attended the parade with her husband and her adult son, who was a devoted fan of the Kansas City sports team and was also shot.

Lisa is the kind of person who would willingly put herself in harm's way to protect others, as Izurieta stated.

Gun violence has been a persistent problem in Kansas City, and in 2020 the city was one of nine targeted by the U.S. Justice Department to combat violent crime. In 2023, the city set a record with 182 homicides, most of which were gun-related.

Mayors from across the country, including Lucas, have come together to advocate for new legislation that would decrease gun violence, such as requiring universal background checks.

Near the conclusion of the parade, Lisa Money of Kansas City attempted to collect confetti. Suddenly, she heard someone shout, “Down, down, everybody down!” Initially, she believed it was a joke, but her perspective changed when she witnessed the SWAT team leaping over the fence.

I can't believe it really happened," Money exclaimed. "Who would do something like this?

Kevin Sanders, a resident of Lenexa, Kansas, claimed that he heard what sounded like firecrackers and then people began to run. Following the initial commotion, tranquility was restored, and he didn't give it much thought. However, 10 minutes later, ambulances started arriving.

"Unfortunately, someone spoiled the celebration, but we are in a large city," Sanders remarked.

Nancy Lewis, a spokesperson for University Health, stated that the hospital was currently treating eight gunshot victims. Out of these, two were in critical condition while six were stable. Additionally, the hospital was also attending to four individuals who had sustained injuries due to the aftermath of the shooting, as per Lewis.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is treating 12 patients from the rally, including 11 children aged 6 to 15 who sustained gunshot wounds. All patients are expected to recover, according to Stephanie Meyer, the hospital's chief nursing officer.

Meyer described the condition of the children as "fear."

A spokesperson for St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City reported that the hospital received one patient with a gunshot wound in critical condition.

At the time of the shooting, Rick Burkholder, the Chiefs trainer, was with coach Andy Reid and other coaches and staff members on buses returning to Arrowhead Stadium.

The team expressed their deep sadness over the senseless act of violence that took place outside of Union Station following today's parade and rally.

During the gunfire at the parade, Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson and his wife Teresa were present but unharmed. In a statement, he expressed gratitude to the security officers and first responders for their professionalism.

President Biden, who was informed about the shooting and received updates throughout the day, stated that the tragedy "hits the American soul deeply" and urged Congress to take action to prevent gun violence.

"I urge the country to support me in Congress to enact laws banning assault weapons, limiting high-capacity magazines, enhancing background checks, and preventing guns from falling into the wrong hands," Biden stated.

Before the shooting, many people had gathered along the parade route, climbing trees and street poles or standing on rooftops to get a better view. The players arrived on double-decker buses, with DJs and drummers announcing their arrival.