Trey Smith Recounts Kansas City Chiefs Parade Shooting; Takes Care of Boy in Danger: “No One Is Gonna Hurt You”

The world is still recovering from the shock and violence that took place at the Kansas City Chiefs‘ victory parade when gunfire broke out, killing one and injuring at least 22 others. Some of the Chiefs players also witnessed the chaos that ensued at the Union Station on Wednesday. Offensive lineman Trey Smith recounted his horrifying experience of the tragedy in an interview on Good Morning America.

Smith described the events of taking shelter during the shooting. He narrated how, along with the Chiefs’ long snapper, James Winchester, he took refuge in a closet, along with some passers-by, and how he comforted a young boy who was distressed by the frightening turn of events.

Trey Smith consoled the boy with talk of wrestling

In the interview, Smith described the confusion that followed after suddenly being rushed by the security guards, calling it a “life and death situation.” After taking sanctuary with Winchester and over 20 other people in the closet, Smith tried to soothe a child present who was upset with the chaos.

“This little boy was with his father. He was a little hysterical,” Smith said, “He doesn’t know what’s going on. I had the WWE belt the entire parade and I was thinking, what can I do to help him out? I just handed him the belt and said, ‘Hey buddy, you’re the champion. No one is gonna hurt you. No one’s gonna hurt you, man. We got your back.’ “

Smith further described how he tried distracting the frightened kid with talks of wrestling, handing him the WWE belt, and reassuring him that he was safe.

“We just started talking about wrestling: ‘Who’s your favorite wrestler? What’s your favorite wrestling match?’ Little things like that to take his mind off it. He was looking out the window. He was seeing people reacting, trying to get out of the situation. I’m like, ‘Here you go, buddy, this is yours. No one is gonna hurt you. You’re here with us.” Smith told GMA, “You’re going to be A-OK. You’re going to be all right.’ “

Smith credits Winchester’s help at the scene

In the interview, Smith also shared that James Winchester was also in the closet during the shooting. He revealed that the long-snapper played an integral role in keeping the shelter-seekers calm during the intense situation.

“One of my teammates, my long snapper James Winchester, was very instrumental in helping keep people calm.”

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Smith has expressed his shock at the horrible incident and said that he feels “pretty angry” at the mindless violence. He further said he is grieving for the families of the hurt and “traumatized” children and the “city of Kansas City.”

Reinstilling hope, Smith says he is praying for the victims, and he wishes strength to the residents of Kansas City. “Our hearts go out to you guys. We will continue to pray for you. At the end of the day, Kansas City is a great city,” Smith said. “We’re going to stand up together, and we’re going to be strong.”

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