Police Detain Two Juveniles On Charges Related To Chiefs Parade Shooting

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Police in Kansas City have charged two juveniles in connection with the shooting that occurred at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade on Wednesday.

On Friday, a press release from the Jackson County Family Court revealed that the two juveniles are currently being detained in the county jail. Both are reportedly being held "on gun-related and resisting arrest charges."

The juveniles have not been identified and their ages have not been released. However, Kansas City's Fox4 reports that The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office told them that the two will be charged as adults if they are certified to be tried as adults.

Police respond after gunshots were fired after the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII. (Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

No date has been announced for the juveniles' hearings. The Associated Press reports that under Missouri law cases involving juveniles are often kept private and any hearings are not open to the public.

While two juveniles are being charged, it was revealed that police initially detained a third juvenile as well. However, it was soon determined that this individual was not involved in the shooting and was released.

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The incident involved 23 people being shot with their ages rating from 8 to 47, according to police. Authorities also revealed that half of the victims were under the age of 16.  

Kansas City Police are still investigating the incident, trying to determine if anyone else was involved. They are asking the public to come forward with any cellphone videos that could aid in the investigations. Furthermore, they have set up a dedicated Hotline for any potential tips.

Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mother and local radio DJ, has been identified as the lone fatality in the incident. Lopez Galvin reportedly worked at Kansas City radio station KKFI. There she hosted a program called "Taste of Tejano."

A vigil for Lopez-Galvan as well as the surviving victims was held on Thursday night.

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