Super Bowl Parade Mass Shooting: 1 killed, 21 injured in US

One person was killed and at least 21 others were shot, including nine children, in a barrage of gunfire at a Super Bowl victory celebration in Kansas City, turning a scene of triumph into one of chaos as thousands of fans ran for safety.

Super Bowl parade mass shooting.

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One person was killed and children were among the 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally triggering panic among huge crowds of fans.

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It was unclear who was responsible for the shooting near the city’s Union Station.

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Three people were detained, the Kansas City police chief said, and at least two of them had been armed, authorities said earlier in the day.

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Police were trying to determine whether one of the three in custody had been tackled by fans at the rally, referring to videos circulating online.

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As the crowds began to disperse, some parade attendees were left stranded.

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