Jason and Travis Kelce address ‘tragic’ Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting, urge fans to donate
Jason and Travis Kelce issued a joint statement following the fatal shooting that occurred at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl show last Wednesday.
The famous brothers posted a video addressing the tragedy on Monday ahead of their upcoming podcast episode “New Heights,” which will debut on February 21.
“We have a pre-recorded episode for you guys coming up on Wednesday, but after the tragic events at the Super Bowl show in Kansas City, it’s not going to be okay without you hearing from us first,” Travis, 34, began.
Jason, 36, added: “We just wanted to say that our hearts go out to all the victims, their families, the Chiefs Kingdom and all the people of Kansas City who were there on a day to try and celebrate the community.”
“The events that occurred are extremely unfortunate and tragic,” the Philadelphia Eagles game continued.
“We also want to thank the local law enforcement who jumped into action, the first responders at the scene, and anyone who was willing to a*sist those affected by this tragedy.”
Travis also announced that they will be sharing a link to the Kansas City Chiefs Emergency Response Fund so people can donate. “Your donation goes to support victims and their families, violence prevention and mental health services,” he said.
The Kansas City Chiefs have already donated $100,000 to two sisters affected by the shooting.
“Travis has a really big soft spot for kids and wants to make sure their families are taken care of and supported with everything they need,” an insider told Page Six on Friday.
Meanwhile, his Grammy Award-winning girlfriend, Taylor Swift, donated $100,000 to a family who lost their mother at the hands of the reckless shooter.
“One thing that’s clear is how much Kansas City is coming together and rallying around the people who have been affected by this,” Jason continued in the clip.
“And one of the nice things we have about doing this podcast is that we have a great community there.”
He also confirmed that he and Travis plan to do more to support the community and “have some ideas.”
The Valentine’s Day shooting left 22 people injured and one person k**led. Just over half of those infected were children.
Police arrested three juveniles after the shooting, but released one of them. Two of them remain in detention and have been subjected to gun wounds and resisting arrest. They are currently being held in a juvenile detention center.
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Shortly after the shooting, Kansas City Chiefs showed its support for all those affected.
“We are truly saddened by the senseless violence that occurred outside Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally,” their statement on social media read.
“Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.”
The statement continued: “We are in close contact with the Mayor’s Office as well as the Kansas City Police Department. At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for.”
“We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were at the scene to a*sist,” the team concluded.
The Chiefs also teamed up with the Hunt Family Foundation and the NFL to donate $200,000 to the Emergency Response Fund.
Travis, who was seen taking selfies with Kansas City cops hours after the tragedy, also shared a message on X.
“I am saddened by the tragedy that occurred today. My heart goes out to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and were touched. KC, you mean the world to me,” the NFL star penned.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, also issued statements.
“Praying for Kansas City…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” the three-time Super Bowl champion tweeted.
Meanwhile, Brittany condemned the violence, calling it embarra*sing and disappointing on her Instagram Story.
Lives have been lost and people injured during something that was supposed to happen [sic] She added regretfully.