Donna Kelce has revealed the Chiefs were rushed back to Arrowhead Stadium ‘really fast’ after a shooting occurred during the team’s Super Bowl parade on Wednesday.
At least 29 people were injured and one was killed when gunfire happened inside Union Station shortly after 3:30pm.
And Donna, the mother of Chiefs star Travis Kelce, was among those who were whisked back to the team’s home stadium after the violence unfolded.
‘Everybody who was with the team, they got us out of there really fast,’ she told the Kansas City Star.
Donna said she returned to Union Station later, though did not elaborate on why or for how long.
Donna Kelce was whisked back to Arrowhead Stadium after a shooting occurred Wednesday
Travis Kelce was enjoying the championship celebrations before tragedy struck
Travis, meanwhile, said he was ‘heartbroken’ after his team’s Super Bowl parade descended into violence.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed that all Chiefs players and staff are safe and accounted for following the shooting.
‘I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today,’ Travis said.
‘My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.’
The Chiefs’ Vice President of Content and Production Robert G. Alberino Jr also confirmed that the organization’s production crew, game day crew cheer team, flag team and mascots were all accounted for.
People flee after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade
The Chiefs also released a statement of their own, which read: ‘We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally.
‘Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City. We are in close communication with the Mayor’s office as well as the Kansas City Police Department.
‘We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on-scene to assist.’
The NFL also said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by the day’s events while the Ravens, Raiders, Titans, Rams and Jets were among the teams to express their condolences as well.
