Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, and his wife Brittany Mahomes paid a visit to two little sisters who were shot during the Super Bowl parade.
The children, ages 8 and 10, were shot in the legs while attending Wednesday’s parade and demonstration with their family, according to the Reyes family. The mass shooting, which police said looked to be the result of a dispute, claimed one life and injured 22 others.
The sisters underwent surgery and will be wearing casts for several months. They are “making good progress” and have begun physical therapy, their family stated in a statement. The family congratulated the Children’s Mercy facility team and the Mahomeses, and even shared images of the renowned couple’s facility.
“We are incredibly grateful for the love, support, and prayers during this difficult time,” the family said. “While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us.”
At least half of the victims from Wednesday’s shooting are under the age of 16, according to police. Two juvenile suspects are in custody on gun-related charges and resisting arrest, officials said.
