Travis Kelce is 'heartbroken' over the Super Bowl parade taping
Travis Kelce broke his silence after one person was killed and several people were injured during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
“I am heartbroken over the tragedy that occurred today,” Kelce, 34, posted on Wednesday, February 14, via X. “My heart is with everyone who came out to celebrate with us and who was affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”
Kansas City, Missouri police confirmed Wednesday that a shooting had occurred near the event.
“Shots were fired around Union Station. Please leave the area,” their statement read via X. The department subsequently confirmed that “several people were affected” after shots were fired near a garage near the event.
According to the Kansas City Fire Department, one person is dead and more than 20 are injured as a result of the incident. One hospital treating patients has confirmed that nine children are being treated for gunshot wounds but are expected to make a full physical recovery.
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Police noted that two armed assailants were in custody as they began investigations.
“Agents are in the process of clearing Union Station itself. We will release everyone in the building once that is complete,” another statement said. “We are still trying to determine the number of victims from the shooting. … Everyone in the area should leave the area as quickly and safely as possible to facilitate the treatment of the shooting victims. Please avoid the Union Station parking garage to allow first responders to pass.”
The shooting happened as the Super Bowl parade was ending. Earlier that day, the Super Bowl champions followed a two-mile route through downtown Kansas City. Kelce and his teammates celebrated their victory after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime on Sunday, February 11.
Before the event, Kelce talked about the inspiring speech he shared with his team.
“My message was basically we got the formula, man. We found out. We know when we play our best, when we come out and play physical, we set the tone and finish the game, controlling the pace and pace,” Travis said of him and his brother. Jason Kelce's “New Heights” podcast, which released a new episode on Wednesday. “I just wanted to come out of that meeting knowing that everyone has my best interest and my passion. And just, if you can feed on that, feed on that baby and let's go out here and play for each other, man.”
Us confirmed this earlier Taylor Swiftwho has been in a relationship with Travis since the summer of 2023, did not attend the parade.