Chiefs launch emergency response fund following Super Bowl parade shooting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Kansas City Chiefs launched an emergency response fund, on Friday, to support victims and their families, violence prevention, mental health services and first responders following the shooting at Wednesday's Super Bowl parade at Union Station. The emergency fund will be known as 'KC Strong'.

The family that owns the Chiefs, the Hunts, also run the 'Hunt Family Foundation'. That organization, along with the NFL, said they will donate $200,000 to help victims and first responders in the immediate aftermath of Wednesday's tragedy, where one woman was killed and 22 other people were injured at the conclusion of Kansas City's victory celebration.

Many Kansas City players have expressed interest in helping the victims of the shooting, in any way they can.

On Friday morning, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany visited the Reyes family at Children's Mercy Hospital. You can see photos from that visit, courtesy of the Reyes family, below.

In a statement, the family said, "we're happy to share that our daughters, ages 8 and 10, are making good progress in their recovery from their leg injuries. Both girls were shot in the legs, underwent surgery, and are currently in casts for several months. We will endure follow-up doctor’s visits for the next few years. They are receiving physical therapy to regain their strength and mobility. While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us. The girls were celebrating with many family members when they were senselessly injured. We kindly ask that you continue to keep our family and the other families affected in your thoughts and prayers."

There is a GoFundMe account for the family to help cover medical expenses, after Wednesday's shooting, as well.