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‘Heartbroken’: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs players react to shooting
“This is absolutely a tragedy that we would have never expected in Kansas City,” Lucas added.
Mahomes, who won MVP in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday, sent out a tweet alongside several prayer hand emojis. He is one of many NFL players sending their condolences on social media following the mass shooting.
Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Patrick Mahomes who was present at the Super Bowl parade, described the shooting as “horrible and traumatizing” in a lengthy statement posted on her Instagram Story.
“Shooting people is never the answer. Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is rough,” she wrote. “Highly embarrassed and disappointed in this. Super Bowl wins will never be the same because of this, it’s devastating. Lives lost and people injured during something that was supposed to be a celebration. Horrible and traumatizing. So many prayers going to the families involved.”
Here’s how players and teams across the league are reacting to the parade shooting:
Kansas City Chiefs
“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.