The latest press conference following a deadly mass shooting in Kansas City offered a few important details worthy of consideration.
Officials seemed to stress this fact:
There was "no connection to terrorism or homegrown violent extremism."
More deets:
"Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said a dispute shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday between several people led to the shooting that erupted at the conclusion of the Chiefs Super Bowl rally at Union Station.
"Graves said several firearms had been recovered."
This statement from the top cop seems to provide the most information . . .
"Police Chief Stacey Graves updated Thursday that 23 people were injured in the shooting, a slight increase from Wednesday's injury total.
"The victims ranged in age from 8 to 47, and over half of them were under the age of 16, police said.
"On Wednesday, Children's Mercy said it had 12 patients, and 11 were children. Nine of those patients had gunshot wounds. All of them are expected to recover, and all but three have since been released."
And so . . . With help & suggestions from our blog community . . .
We'll use this post to gather and share a collection of info and reporting following the tragic, historic KCMO gunfire.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Dispute led to shooting at Chiefs' Super Bowl rally: police
Kansas City police say a dispute between several people, not terrorism, led to the deadly shooting Wednesday at the Chiefs' Super Bowl rally.
Kansas City shooting survivor says daughter saw Chiefs parade gunman firing and "spinning in a circle"
At least one person was killed and multiple people, including children, were wounded after the shooting near Union Station on Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri.
Police: At least 11 Union Station victims under age of 16, juveniles among those detained
Police chief Stacey Graves said that there were a total of 23 victims wounded in the shooting, one of whom died from their injuries.
KCPD: Dispute among several people led to shooting; 2 juveniles remain detained
Two juveniles were among the multiple subjects detained in connection to the mass shooting following the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Victory Parade rally, KCPD Chief Stacey Graves said.
Chiefs parade shooting stemmed from dispute, not terrorism, Kansas City police say
Kansas City Police say that no charges have been filed yet against any of the three detained suspects, two of whom are juveniles. The only confirmed death so far in Wednesday's shooting at Union Station is 43-year-old Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local radio DJ.
Dispute led to mass shooting at Super Bowl rally. 2 juveniles among 3 detained: Police
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said a dispute between several people led to the mass shooting Wednesday at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally at Union Station.
No one charged yet in Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting
No one have been formally charged in the mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday, though police have detained multiple suspects.
Two of three Kansas City parade shooting suspects are JUVENILES
The horror Kansas City parade shooting is believed to have been triggered by a personal dispute between a small group including juveniles, officials revealed.
Kansas City shooting: Police appeal for info after Super Bowl parade
Three suspects are in custody in Kansas City but few other details, including motive, have been released.
Union Station will be closed Thursday as investigation into rally shooting continues
Union Station will close Thursday as an investigation into a deadly mass shooting that happened after the Chiefs rally continues.
Photos: Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs parade causes chaos at Union Station
One person was killed and at least 21 others were injured in the attack outside Union Station in Kansas City. Nine of the gunshot victims were children. Warning: Some of these images may be disturbing.
Videos show the chaos and fear of mass shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally
22 people were shot in the incident that left one person dead on Valentine's Day
Bystanders tackle man with a gun after Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting
A man in attendance at the Kansas City Chiefs parade tackled a man with a gun after the shooting in Kansas City, Missouri.
'An incredible person': Jackson County legislator Manny Abarca remembers victim of Chiefs rally shooting
Abarca didn't have time to react to Wednesday's mass shooting before realizing the only deceased victim was a friend of his: Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a DJ for KKFI 90.1 FM, according to the radio station.
Parson blames 'criminals, thugs' for KC Chiefs rally shooting, makes no mention of guns
"What happened yesterday with those thugs is not who we are in Missouri," Gov. Mike Parson said in a radio interview.
U.S. House of Representatives takes moment of silence for victims of Chiefs rally shooting
The United States House of Representatives took a moment of silence Wednesday evening to honor the victims of a shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs Champions Victory Parade rally.
'Gotta get people out of here': Radio traffic captures emergency response to shooting after Chiefs rally
Radio traffic captured efforts from first responders as they worked to secure the scene and rush victims to area hospitals.
Witnesses react following mass shooting near Chiefs Super Bowl rally
FOX4 crews were just a few feet away in some cases when the shooting happened. Moments after they talked to fans who saw it.
A way you can help after the Chiefs Super Bowl Rally Shooting: Donate blood
Extra supplies have already been sent to multiple area hospitals.
Schools around Kansas City try to help students cope with trauma from Chiefs parade shooting
Nine children were shot on Wednesday near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally. Schools are providing counseling services to help students cope with the emotional fallout.
'It's going to be hard as a parent': Expert offers tips for helping kids process Chiefs parade shooting
The biggest tip: Start with understanding
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