Two Shot During Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl Victory Celebration

Yahoo

14-02-2025

Fans of the turned out in droves for the team's victory parade on February 14 after the Eagles beat the in the previous Sunday.
The parade kicked off at 11 a.m., beginning at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles' home stadium, and ending at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The tour saw Eagles players and staff make their way from Lincoln Financial Field to the famous steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in green buses with 'World Champions,' 'Thank you fans' and 'Go Birds' emblazoned on the side.
Amid the massive celebrations in downtown Philadelphia for the Eagles' Super Bowl victory, reports have emerged that two people were shot as over a million fans gathered to mark the occasion.
The shooting occurred on Friday, February 14, in the city's Spring Garden neighborhood, according to CBS News Philadelphia. The current condition of the victims remains unknown, and authorities have yet to release any details regarding a potential motive.
The incident took place as the Eagles and their devoted fans celebrated the team's triumph in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 9. The event featured key members of the team, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, head coach Nick Sirianni, and former Eagles standout Jason Kelce.
Authorities in Philadelphia continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting as the city reflects on both the joy of victory and the concerns raised by the unfortunate incident.
This year's parade stood in contrast to the Chiefs' decision not to hold a victory celebration had they won the championship. Their reasoning stemmed from the tragic events of February 2024.
Last year, a tragic mass shooting marred the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one death and over 20 injuries.
The incident occurred near Union Station as the celebratory rally concluded. Beloved local DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan lost her life, and many victims, including children, sustained injuries.
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As the Eagles made their way down the Super Bowl parade route on Friday, General Manager Howie Roseman experienced an unexpected moment when he was struck in the head by a beer can.
Pictures circulated on social media showing Roseman with a bloody mark on his forehead. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledged the incident during his speech at the parade, adding a lighthearted remark about the mishap.
'It was a hell of a parade today,' said Governor Shapiro. 'Everything was perfect except for some of y'all who didn't know how to toss a beer nicely. You fired it too hard. Just ask Howie Roseman.'
Despite the injury, Roseman maintained his sense of humor, beginning his own parade speech with, 'I bleed for this city.'
It has been a whirlwind week for some of the Philadelphia Eagles' biggest stars following their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
After leading his team to a championship win, MVP Jalen Hurts kicked off the celebrations by heading to Walt Disney World in Orlando for the traditional post-Super Bowl parade. The festivities continued the next day as Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, and the entire offensive line traveled to New York City for an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."
Hurts' media tour didn't stop there. On Wednesday, he made appearances on "CBS Mornings" and ABC's "The View," further cementing his place as the face of the Eagles' championship run. Meanwhile, Barkley took a more hands-on approach to celebrating, surprising fans by working the drive-thru and greeting customers at a Pennsylvania Raising Cane's on Thursday.
As Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts approached the podium at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, fans erupted into chants of 'MVP! MVP! MVP!' Yet, rather than bask in the moment alone, Hurts chose to share the glory, passing out praise to his offensive line, the running game, special teams, coaching staff, and defense.
'We can't do without the fans,' Hurts told the enthusiastic crowd. 'We can't do without the fans. We all appreciate you. We love you.'
The celebration at the iconic museum, home to the statue of fictional fighter Rocky Balboa, held special significance for Hurts. He revealed that he had made a personal promise not to visit the landmark until he had led the Eagles to a championship.
'I told myself, I told myself that when I got drafted that I wouldn't come to the Rocky Steps until I won the championship and now here we are,' Hurts shared, marking the culmination of a dream come true for both himself and the city of Philadelphia.