Shooting Outside Kansas City Bar Leaves 2 Dead and 15 Injured After Chiefs Advance to Super Bowl
By Karl Rasmussen
Two people are reported to have been killed, and 15 more injured, following a shooting outside a Kansas City, Missouri bar after the Chiefs' victory over the Titans on Sunday.
Shortly before midnight, a gunman reportedly opened fire on a group of people waiting to enter 9ine Ultra Lounge, which was celebrating the Chiefs' Super Bowl berth.
Two dead, 15 wounded after gunman opens fire on people in line outside Kansas City bar https://t.co/RxOslaB2Q9 pic.twitter.com/qz6q7pMbht
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 20, 2020
The incident left two dead, one of whom is believed to be the shooter, a male, who is reported to have been shot by an armed security guard. Meanwhile, the 15 injured individuals are being treated at nearby hospitals. Three people are reported to be in critical condition.
Police officers have reportedly recovered multiple weapons from the scene, but remain unsure as to whether there was a motive behind the shooting.
Our greatest challenges remain even this morning in our community. My thoughts are with the families and friends of those whose lives were lost or impacted by last night’s mass shooting. Thankful security appears to have kept the situation from being even worse. https://t.co/vF4C2W4dCl
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) January 20, 2020
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas tweeted out in the aftermath of the incident, commending the security guard for preventing what could have been an even greater tragedy. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.