#Super Bowl parade shooting

[republicansaredomesticterrorists]

[rejectingrepublicans]

[socialjusticeinamerica]

1 dead and at least 21 wounded.

[republikkkanorcs]

[sortanonymous]

With the tragic shooting that occurred immediately after the Chiefs' victory parade and claimed an innocent life while injuring dozens of others, I honestly feel even less motivated to do a big post on the game. Tons of children in the Kansas City area had school off to watch this parade celebrating their hometown team's championship, and ultimately they ended up caught in the middle of this horrific tragedy that will no doubt stay with them for life all because of a demented freak or two. What was supposed to be a moment of celebration ended like this. All I can say now is that we need actual gun legislation in this country ASAP just like in every other major, functioning country (as if the NRA and their fundraising politicians would budge, though that's a different rant for a different day) and that the families affected by this tragedy have my condolences and can hopefully find peace.

[mckitterick]

Exhibit A: Cops are worthless

More than 800 police were on duty Wednesday - 600 KCPD cops and an additional 250 from outside cop shops - for the Chiefs Super Bowl win parade and rally at Union Station. Despite their heavy presence, they failed to stop a mass shooting.

One person, local KKFI radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, was killed. An additional 22 people were injured, with three still in critical condition. About half the victims are children.

It's believed that the shooting occurred because of a dispute between teenagers who missed each other at least 23 times, not because of terrorism or extremism.

In the wake of this mass shooting - during a run of ever-increasing gun violence (though other crimes are dropping) - Kansas City residents are demanding stricter gun laws. But Missouri state law doesn't allow cities to pass gun-related laws (to stop KC from doing so, specifically), and Missouri has famously lax gun laws.

Cops do almost nothing to protect citizens, and nothing to prevent crime.

They exist merely to punish perpetrators, which has very little effect on violence, especially when state law essentially allows anyone to possess whatever weapons they wish, at any age, regardless of gun safety education, stability, or maturity.

Lots more info on the local NPR news site: X

[onlyxjules]

There was a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs parade. That’s my city. My family has gone in years past but thankfully skipped today. There’s no doubt I knew people there, maybe from my high school, from past jobs, from my neighborhood. My sister’s friend is locked in the garage where they’re searching for another shooter. I’m just in shock like this is my city, and somebody had to ruin a day of celebration. We need gun safety laws now

[softandwildx]

I am so unbelievably angry and fed up with the lack of regard or care for the safety of innocent people in this country.

People in my city are dead, injured, and traumatized today because a specific group of people believe guns are more important than human lives.

When will we be considered worthy of protection?

[republicansaredomesticterrorists]

[dailynewskit]

Taylor Swift Donates $100,000 To Family Of Woman Killed In Super Bowl Parade Shooting

More than 20 people were shot and wounded in the mass shooting. Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe account set up by the family of a woman who was killed on Wednesday during a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. The pop star, who is in a highly publicised relationship with Chiefs star Travis Kelce, was listed among the top donors of the fundraising…

[socialjusticeinamerica]

“Missouri has some of the most open, liberal gun laws in the country. Anyone can carry a long gun, anywhere. Police departments in urban areas are challenged by the laws, because they limit what law enforcement officers can do if they see citizens carrying weapons of war openly on the streets of cities like St. Louis and Kansas City.

Meanwhile, the Missouri state Legislature has been dominated by rural leaders — Republican leaders who think guns are OK because they are thinking of them solely in a rural context, and not about what happens when you mix gun violence with a densely concentrated urban area. The damage these weapons can do, especially long guns that can be fired rapidly, is catastrophic.

Today, we have witnessed another sad chapter in America’s love affair with weapons designed to kill and maim a lot of humans in a short amount of time.”

[rebuildingrob]

Just another Valentine's Day in America

If you haven’t heard – and judging by the apathy with which it was received you may have missed it – there was a shooting in downtown Kansas City yesterday, following the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Investigators search for what motivated a shooting that left 1 dead and more than 20 wounded at Chiefs Super Bowl celebration The bitter Lions fan in me can’t help but think: The Lions ALMOST made it…

[headofocs-inklesspen]

Something something love is your retired doctor great uncle calling your grandparents from Florida because he doesn’t have your phone number but heard a shooting happened near where you live and wants to know you’re okay

Being known is your grandmother replying “I highly doubt she was there because why would she be, but I’ll check anyway”

[soberscientistlife]

BREAKING: A Super Bowl parade attendee comes forward and reveals that he witnessed Missouri Governor Mike Parson fleeing in fear when the shooting broke out today.

According to Chiefs fan Patrick Quaife on X(Twitter), he personally witnessed the “gun lover” governor “running scared for his life” beside him with an “army of officers protecting him.”

“I am so sick of these NRA funded politicians. #GunControlNow” concluded Quaife.

In a separate Twitter post, Governor Parson confirmed that he was in attendance at the parade.

“Governor & First Lady Parson were in attendance when shots were fired near Union Station in KC,” his account wrote. “They are safe and secure. State law enforcement personnel are assisting local authorities in response efforts. As we wait to learn more, our hearts go out to the victims.”

Once again, we see that Republican politicians are all too happy inflicting a horrible violent reality on the rest of us, but fall to pieces the moment that they are faced with the consequences of their own policies.

America’s gun problem is a direct result of Republicans and their cult-like worship of assault weapons. Parson has stated in the past that new gun laws will not stop mass shootings — an NRA talking point designed to help gun manufacturers boost their profits.

The tragic shooting unfolded at a rally to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs victory this past weekend. So far, one person has been confirmed killed and over 20 people were shot and injured. Three people have been detained for questioning.

If Governor Parson’s heart really goes out to the victims he’ll start supporting common sense gun laws.

But we all know that won’t happen. The only way to end our gun epidemic is to give Democrats a supermajority in Congress so they can pass gun laws despite MAGA objections.

The Republicans that refuse to support any form of gun control all have blood all over them.

[wildlife4life]

Seven (+) Sentence Sunday

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Alright, so I know haven't been as active since dropping the first chapter of NFL Buck. I've just been sort of down because that same day, the Super Bowl Champs had their parade and rally, and just after it ended there was a mass shooting. My younger sister was there with some friends and they got away unharmed, but when she didn't answer my message for a long 30 minutes, I truly thought the worst. I've just been so sad and angry for Kansas City, for the US really and I just couldn't get into the spirit of writing. I'm not getting into the politics of it all today and my sister is coming for a visit soon, so I'm feeling marginally better. KC Strong.

First chapter of NFL Buck has been dropped, but everything else I've posted for this fic can be found here. Here is a snippet from the Eddie Begin's arc of NFL Buck.

Hurricane Harvey was relentless for almost four days, bullying southern Texas with unforgiving wind and an exurbanite amount of rain. Houston fire department and so many others worked day and night to help those who had not evacuated.  It was absolute chaos, and it blew through Eddie’s entire life. The storms had wreaked havoc on the cell towers, which meant service was spotty to none and radios became the main source of communication for rescuers. By some miracle, though, the internet connection at the firehouse held strong. It was slow and glitched out here and there, reminding Eddie too much of his time in Afghanistan. He watched his infant son grow up through a screen, with his very upset wife barely holding on and his parents hovering nearby, souring the video calls even further. Christopher was no longer a whimpering baby in his mother’s lap but looking at his saddened son on a glitching iPad screen with a tense Maddie sitting beside him, was too familiar.  Add in the argument he had with Buck just before, and the threat of danger just outside the firehouse, Eddie was back to being a scared 19-year-old in war riddled country. “Dad, grandma said we’re not going to visit Buck anymore. That he’s too busy. And Maddie tried to call him, but he didn’t answer and…” The eight-year old’s voice trails off, his lips trembling. Eddie bites his inner cheek hard. This was on him. He gave into his mother’s worries and demands about traveling through Texas during the hurricane.  Helena was too stubborn and being his mother, she knew every damn button to push, and Eddie was tired of fighting.  So, he reluctantly agreed to cancel the visit and his mother grinned a little too sharply before stating, “I’m sure Maddie will enjoy having her brother to herself.” Another ploy to take Christopher and Eddie fucking fell for it. Then his mother took it a step further by graciously telling Buck and Maddie herself, that Christopher would no longer be joining them in Dallas and to enjoy their time together for as long as they need it. Eddie knew his mother didn’t approve of his relationship with Buck, more so than his previous one with Shannon. The only reason she kept her mouth shut was the potential back lash of upsetting Christopher. But she already succeeded in having a hand in driving away Shannon and she probably believed she could do the same with Evan.

With this fic, there are a lot of canon events with twists. The usual timeline does not exists. But I hope you all enjoyed!

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