How Chiefs coach Andy Reid consoled fans after the Super Bowl parade shooting

Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs Andy Reid consoled Chiefs Kingdom members after the shooting on Wednesday, February 14.

“Andy Reid tried to comfort me, which was nice,” said one fan Gabe Wallace told the Kansas City star from the NFL coach Wednesday after several people were shot during the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. “He kind of hugged me, just like, 'Are you okay, man? Is everything all right? Please breathe.” He was really nice and everything.”

After their brief interaction, Wallace told the newspaper that Reid, 65, “left to check on other people.”

Just after the Chiefs players took the stage on Wednesday to celebrate their Super Bowl LVIII victory, news broke that there was a shooting at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, where the festivities were being held.

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Kansas City Police quickly confirmed the incident with a statement released via social media.

“Shots were fired around Union Station. Please leave the area,” the first X message read. “Agents are in the process of clearing Union Station itself. Once that's done, we'll release everyone in the building.”

Kansas City police have continued to release updates on the victims, confirming that one person – later identified as Lisa Lopez-Galvan – was declared dead while more than twenty people were injured during the incident.

“We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside Union Station at the conclusion of today's parade and rally,” the Kansas City Chiefs organization shared in a statement Wednesday. “Our thoughts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.”

The team's statement indicated that they are “in close contact” with both the mayor's office and the Kansas City Police Department.

“At this time we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and being taken into account,” the statement concluded. “We thank the local law enforcement and first responders who responded to the scene to assist.”

Several Chiefs players have since addressed the tragedy in their own statements.

“Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes wrote via X on Wednesday.

Tight end Travis Kelce broke his silence hours later.

“I am heartbroken over the tragedy that occurred today,” he shared via X. “My heart is with everyone who came out to celebrate with us and who were affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”