Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid disclosed a scary situation he was involved in. The 67-year-old NFL legend was reportedly shot at and the repercussions have been massive.
“It Was Feet From Me” Chiefs’ Andy Reid Involved In Shooting, Police Reports Surface
Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on the sidelines in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on the sidelines in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
It was reported that a bullet struck Andy Reid’s office in May 2024 while he was there:
According to Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star, neither Reid nor anyone else was struck by the bullet or injured in the incident.
Reid now has bulletproof glass in his office.
Per the report, the bullet became lodged in a wall, roughly 15 feet from where Reid was sitting. It happened shortly after midnight on May 4, 2024.
No arrests have been made. The shooting remains under investigation, as an aggravated assault. Police maintain that there is no proof it was targeted at any specific person or organization.
The league recently recommended various security enhancements to its teams, in the aftermath of last month’s shooting at the NFL’s headquarters on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches play agains the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches play agains the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
It was further reported by the Kansas City Star that other bullets struck the facility:
Two other bullets struck the facility during the gunfire — one hitting the third floor, one floor above Reid’s office, and another an outdoor air conditioning unit, sources said. The Chiefs declined comment for this story.
The gunfire occurred shortly after midnight on the morning of May 4, 2024, according to a sparse incident report provided by the Kansas City Police Department and obtained by The Star through the Missouri Sunshine Law. The officers who arrived at the scene in the early morning hours of May 4 spoke with overnight security, who informed them someone “heard a noise and observed what appeared to be a bullet hole in a window,” Becchina said.
The department refused to provide further investigative or supplemental reports, citing the ongoing investigation.
Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with head coach Andy Reid during the second half against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with head coach Andy Reid during the second half against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The episode comes at a time in which the Chiefs have established a world-wide profile, with their games and star players increasing their international footprint.
They are the subjects of a new ESPN documentary and have recently begun to refer to themselves as “the world’s team.” Reid is at the epicenter of that, a franchise turnaround coinciding with his arrival from Philadelphia in 2013. His office sits on the second floor of the three-story practice facility, overlooking the team’s three practice fields to the north side. The facility resides inside the Truman Sports Complex, a stone’s throw from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
The facility, which includes the team’s front office and corporate offices, has a security guard on site 24 hours per day, according to the organization. The Chiefs have said in the past that the safety and security of their employees remains a top priority.
Within the last couple of months, the team has increased the amount of perimeter fencing surrounding the three practice fields. The facility is monitored by several cameras.
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shown on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shown on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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