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One person killed and 8 children are among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade

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A person is taken to an ambulance after a shooting after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, as terrified fans ran for cover and yet another high-profile public event was marred by gun violence. One person was killed.

Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves detailed the shooting's toll at a news conference and said three people had been taken into custody.