Chaos. The term seems strong, but it's exactly the word used by journalist Jacob Meikel, who is on-site in Kansas City.
In the last few minutes, a disturbing event occurred as shots were heard near Union Station, exactly where the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade is taking place.
We will keep you updated with the details, but it quickly put an end to the festivities and the scene was chaotic, with people running in all directions.
We will keep you updated on developments, but for now, we simply know that everything has been halted, the players have been taken to safety, and the police have asked everyone to evacuate the area.