Two of Three People Detained in Kansas City Are Juveniles

Police say the gunfire stemmed from an argument, not terrorism
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Feb 15, 2024 11:34 AM CST
Cops: KC Shooting Linked to Argument, Not Terrorism
Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Multiple people were injured, a fire official said.   (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Police in Kansas City say Wednesday's mass shooting stemmed from a fight, not terrorism. Authorities are still sorting out the details, but they say the gunfire that broke out at a Super Bowl celebration was related to a dispute among several people, reports the AP. "No nexus to terrorism" is how Police Chief Stacey Graves put it on Thursday morning, per the Washington Post. Another notable revelation: Graves said two of the three people detained are juveniles.

  • "We are working to determine the involvement of others," said Graves. "And it should be noted we have recovered several firearms. This incident is still a very active investigation."
  • The chief said police are still hoping more witnesses come forward with photos or videos of the shooting, which left one woman dead and 22 people ranging in age from 8 to 47 injured. Half of the victims were under age 16.
  • Chiefs coach Andy Reid was among those comforting fans in the aftermath.
  • Bystanders tackled a suspected shooter.
(More Kansas City stories.)

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