LIVE BLOG: Union Station the morning after

More information about the reopening of the Union Station streetcar stop will be shared through text alerts and KC Streetcar social media.

Thank you for your patience.

📸 @PeopleofCowtown

— KC Streetcar 🚊 (@kcstreetcar) February 15, 2024

KCFD and KC-Med had 8 personnel within 40 feet of initial shooting that responded quickly.
Mayor Q says they will continue having big events in the city (St. Patrick’s Day parade for example), but there is a gun challenge in our community needing fixed.@KCTV5

— Joe Hennessy (@JoeKCTV5) February 15, 2024

Flag now at half staff at Union Station this morning following shooting after the parade. @KCTV5 #kc pic.twitter.com/PsDyVWHE3G

— Jillian Carroll Letrinko (@JillianC_arroll) February 15, 2024

We need to hear from anyone in the vicinity of the parade shooting today that directly witnessed the shooting incident, has any video of the shooting incident or who was a victim of the shooting who has not yet reported being shot to please call this dedicated line 816-413-3477

— kolice (@kolice) February 15, 2024

Union Station is profoundly saddened by the tragic and violent events that occurred at the end of the Chiefs Parade and Rally.  Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.

We are closely coordinated with local law enforcement agencies and the Mayor’s…

— Union Station KC (@UnionStationKC) February 15, 2024

Out of respect for the victims, families and an ongoing investigation in the surrounding area, Union Station will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 15, with plans to reopen Friday morning, February 16.

Post Office Box holders will have access only into the P.O. Box area via… pic.twitter.com/BnvwdCkBir

— Union Station KC (@UnionStationKC) February 15, 2024

Baby shoes, a stroller, chairs, signs, and plenty more is left behind. pic.twitter.com/7eOfrutt4Q

— Joe Hennessy (@JoeKCTV5) February 15, 2024

Here this morning and the barricades are still up, crime tape is up on the other side of Union Station.

The building would normally be lit in red. pic.twitter.com/dgX46GhCY9

— Joe Hennessy (@JoeKCTV5) February 15, 2024

Here’s the scene moments after the @Chiefs #SuperBowl Championship parade wrapped up at @UnionStationKC.

This entire area was filled with families https://t.co/mwoe6YxEOM pic.twitter.com/TrfsbVW2vZ

— Carolina Cruz (@carolinakctv5) February 14, 2024