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Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have found themselves at the center of an intense Internet debate following a tragic scene in Kansas City.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Chiefs Super Bowl parade came to an abrupt end when shots were fired into the crowd, leading to one death and nearly two dozen injured.
After the parade ended, both Mahomes and Kelce offered their condolences to those affected by the shooting.
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— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 14, 2024
I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024
According to a report from TMZ, Mahomes, Kelce, and other Chiefs players continued to party at a local restaurant/bar that had been rented out after the team’s Super Bowl win.
Via TMZ
Travis Kelce was only playing follow-the-leader when he walked into a restaurant to keep on celebrating after the Kansas City shooting — ’cause we’ve now learned Patrick Mahomes planned the whole thing, and was there as well.
Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell us the get-together at the Granfalloon Restaurant And Bar in K.C. Wednesday evening was actually spearheaded by the Chiefs QB — and, according to our sources, We’re told Pat was the one who rented the place out. Cops were on hand for crowd control. Travis obliged when several cops asked him for selfies.
While we only got pics of Travis rolling into the establishment hours after the shooting … our sources tell us Patrick was also in attendance, as were other Chiefs players.
The Internet debated whether Mahomes and Kelce were in the wrong for attending a party after a mass shooting.
What were they supposed to do?? Go home. Hide in the closet and cry? This is every day in America. Unfortunately life has to go on. These players hugged kids in the streets. Sheltered people. They deserve a meal. https://t.co/2KS6WzlLbJ
— Maija Jackson (@MaijaVogel) February 15, 2024
Who throws a party after children have been shot?? Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes… Gross
— Tiara R'Nae Quillen π¦ (@tearnaequillen) February 15, 2024
On the one hand, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are entitled to celebrate their victory however they see fit, and they shouldn't be criticized for going to a private party. But on the other hand, it's understandable that people might be upset that they chose to do so in theβ¦
— bendollar (@bendollz_ben) February 15, 2024