Biden renews gun control plea after 22 shot in Kansas City - as it happened

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The Missouri governor, Mike Parson, and his wife were at the Chiefs rally when the shooting occurred and were unharmed.

This was a tragic conclusion to a celebration we had all looked forward to - none more than Teresa and me," the governor said in a statement, according to local media. The First Lady and I were present when shots broke out. Thanks to the professionalism of our security officers and first responders, Teresa and I and our staff are safe and secure."