Fox Sports host and Kansas City native Nick Wright delivered an emotional and impassioned speech recounting his harrowing experience at the deadly shooting during the Chiefs parade. The incident resulted in the tragic death of one person and left over 30 injured by two young gunmen.
Wright, who hails from Missouri and is a fervent Chiefs fan, attended the parade on Valentine’s Day with his wife and family. He struggled to contain his emotions as he shared his firsthand account of the horrific event and criticized America’s stance on guns during a heartfelt seven-minute monologue.
Reflecting on the aftermath of the shooting, Wright described experiencing intense emotions, particularly upon encountering a distraught elderly woman wearing a Chiefs shirt. She confided in him about the terrifying ordeal she and her family endured, with her 14-year-old granddaughter assuming a leadership role during the chaos.
Wright recounted the agonizing moments as he searched the crowd for the shooters and ensured his family’s safety, describing it as the “worst 10 seconds” of his life. He expressed deep sadness and anger over the impact the shooting had on children, who have been forced to confront the reality of mass shootings at a young age.
‘Yesterday, shortly after a few kids themselves, with lightweight semi-automatic rifles, shot around two dozen people, my wife saw me cry in a way that I haven’t [before],’ he began. ‘It wasn’t at the parade, [or] at the walk over, it was at the hotel.
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Expressing frustration with the lack of action on gun regulations, Wright lamented the division and complacency surrounding the issue. He criticized the prevailing notion of “good guy with a gun” and highlighted the need for meaningful change to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Meanwhile, controversy arose as Travis Kelce, a star tight end for the Chiefs, was pictured participating in a “scaled-down” celebration shortly after the shooting. Despite the somber mood, Kelce and a select group of teammates gathered at a Kansas City sports bar, hosted by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, to spend time with their families.
