In what can only be described as a stunning display of bravery and quick thinking, a pair of Kansas City Chiefs fans took down an alleged gunman during a shooting during the team’s Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.
The incident occurred near Union Station in Kansas City, and the actions of the heroic fans likely prevented further harm and aided in securing the situation until law enforcement arrived.
The moment a man was tackled by brave Chiefs fans after the shooting at Union Station in Kansas City.
— Mississippi Sambo (@MS_Sambo_) February 14, 2024
The fans could be seen heroically tackling the suspect as he ran away.#Shooting #KansasCity #ValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/0Tm8ITLxgr
1 Person Killed, 22 Injured – Including Children – During Super Bowl Parade Shooting
According to the latest reports, one person was killed in the shooting while 22 others were injured. Losing her life in the senseless tragedy was Lisa Lopez-Galvan, described by Fox News as “a beloved radio disc jockey and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan.”
Lopez-Galvan is a mother of two.
Horrifically, 11 of the 22 individuals injured during the shooting were children. All are expected to recover, thankfully.
One of the Chiefs fans who tackled the gunman was Trey Filter. His wife, Casey, was seen moving a rifle away from the suspect while her husband remained on top of him.
The couple spoke to Chris Cuomo on NewsNation about their reaction and heroic acts.
“I turn, I see a flash, and I think to myself I hope that is him,” Trey remembered. “All I recall is barely seeing the guy and I couldn’t believe I caught him, I remember thinking ‘Man I hope that is him.'”
Casey stated, “When I saw [the gun] on the ground in front of me it was at my feet, so I saw it and just moved it.”
Trey and Casey Filter were watching the Kansas City parade with their two sons when they suddenly jumped into action…literally…they tackled the shooter and couldn’t believe they caught him. pic.twitter.com/Qs9Yv6euLc
— Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) February 15, 2024
Casey added that their kids “are pretty proud of their dad” for what he did, possibly preventing further injury and loss of life at the Chiefs parade.
Three suspects have been detained in the Super Bowl parade shooting and an investigation is ongoing. The motive for the shooting remains unclear.
