Bullet missed Andy Reid by 15 feet last year at Chiefs’ facility

Someone fired three gunshots at the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice facility in May 2024, with one bullet narrowly missing coach Andy Reid, according to a report published Wednesday.

The Kansas City Star reported that an unknown suspect fired the shots. One round entered Reid’s office, missing him by about 15 feet.

Another bullet hit an air conditioning unit, while a third struck the facility’s third floor, according to the Star.

The case remains open and under investigation.

Authorities have made no arrests in the shooting and told the Star, “There is no indication this was a targeted incident.”

Chiefs officials have since installed bulletproof glass in Reid’s office, sources told the newspaper.

Chiefs president Mark Donovan, speaking at a kickoff luncheon Thursday, said the organization cooperated with authorities.

“Then we went back and said, ‘OK, here’s where we are. Here’s the situation. He’s what we’ve determined happened. What’s the next step, both from a PR standpoint, from a communication standpoint?” he said. “We made our decisions and moved on.”

Donovan said the focus of the Chiefs is “keeping our staff, our fans and everybody involved with our organization safe.”

“I think in any situation, we have to be fully prepared, no matter where we go,” said Donovan, whose Chiefs will open the regular season against the Chargers on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. “We will be fully prepared, no matter where we go.”

Reid, 67, leads all active NFL coaches in wins. He has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs since accepting the role in 2013. The 2002 NFL Coach of the Year previously coached the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 seasons. 

The NFL recommended enhanced security measures at stadiums and practice facilities throughout the country after a shooting outside the league’s Manhattan offices last month. 

“In moments like these, we are reminded that safety is not a background function. It is foundational,” a memo from the league’s office to the 32 teams said. 

The NFL has recommended weapon scanners at team practice facilities, armed guards and updated threat assessments. The league is expected to review new recommendations at a special meeting on Tuesday.

• This story is based in part on wire service reports.