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Two minors charged in connection to Kansas City shooting that killed one and injured 21 at a parade

Two Minors ‍Charged in Connection⁣ to Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Championship Rally Shooting

Tragedy struck at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Championship ⁣rally on Wednesday, resulting in the death ⁣of one person and more than 20 injuries. However,‌ justice is being‍ served as two minors have now ⁢been charged in connection to the shooting.

The Office of⁤ the Juvenile Officer handed gun-related and resisting arrest charges to the unidentified juveniles on Thursday. Currently, they are⁣ being held at a juvenile detention⁣ center.

“It is anticipated that additional charges are expected in the future​ as the investigation by ⁢the Kansas City Police Department continues,”

On Wednesday ⁣afternoon, ‌chaos erupted when gunshots rang out, causing attendees to scatter⁣ in fear. Sadly, one woman⁤ lost her ​life, and 21 others ‍were injured ​within minutes. The victims’‍ ages ranged ​from 8 to 47, with Chief Stacey Graves revealing ⁢that half of them were under 16 years old.

Chief Graves confirmed that multiple​ guns were ​recovered ⁣from‍ the scene, and authorities ⁢are working to determine⁤ if there were​ any additional individuals involved. ‍Three people, including the⁣ two minors, were arrested in connection to the shooting.

Fortunately, Chief Graves stated that the shooting does not appear to be linked to terrorism or homegrown extremism. She expressed gratitude to those who bravely ‍tackled a person believed to‌ be connected to the ⁣shooting, preventing further harm.

Among‌ the victims was Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old mother of two and ​a local radio DJ, who tragically lost her life. Her adult son, who was also injured, is expected to survive, according to the family.

Children’s Mercy ⁤Hospital ⁢reported that they received nine children with gunshot wounds, but thankfully, all are​ expected ​to recover.

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