Sahil Omar is not the Kansas City shooter

In recent developments following the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, misinformation has been circulating regarding the identity of the suspect involved.

Contrary to social media posts claiming that a 44-year-old migrant named Sahil Omar was identified as the shooter, official statements from the Kansas City Police Department have refuted these allegations.

A police spokesperson confirmed that the department has not released the names of any suspects or individuals arrested in connection with the February 14 shooting, which resulted in one fatality and over 20 injuries.

Two gunmen were identified and arrested. Shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, after the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade and rally. Super Bowl.
#ChiefsParade pic.twitter.com/yz6EPXiN1r — Tikleak (@tikleak) February 14, 2024

The misinformation about Sahil Omar being the shooter has been deemed false, and the name has been incorrectly associated with other unrelated incidents in the past.

The Kansas City Police Department has detained three individuals, including two juveniles, as part of the ongoing investigation. However, no further details about these detainees have been disclosed, and no criminal charges have been filed at this time.

Police Chief Stacey Graves emphasized that there is no connection to terrorism or home-grown violent extremism based on preliminary findings.

Important for identification! The shooter of *Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade* is not 44 years old and his name is not Sahil Omar ❌. pic.twitter.com/KL1E0CGjhe — Tikleak (@tikleak) February 15, 2024

The spread of unverified information, especially in the wake of such a traumatic event, underscores the importance of relying on confirmed sources for updates on ongoing investigations.

The Kansas City Police Department continues to work diligently on the case, and further details will be made public once charges are officially filed.

Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mother of two and a graduate of Bishop Miege
High School in Roeland Park, was confirmed as the second person killed in today's shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade killed.
Lisa's son is also in critical condition and her nephew was also shot. pic.twitter.com/kmMk0foYSE — Tikleak (@tikleak) February 15, 2024

This incident serves as a reminder of the critical role of fact-checking and responsible sharing of information, particularly on social media platforms where false claims can quickly gain traction.

The public is urged to follow updates from credible news outlets and official police statements for accurate information.