Internet defends Travis Kelce's bar visit following Kansas City shooting that left 30 injured and 1 dead

'Leave the man alone': Internet defends Travis Kelce's bar visit following Kansas City shooting that left 30 injured and 1 dead
Several social media users supported Travis Kelce after he was spotted outside a bar after the Kansas City Super Bowl victory parade shooting (Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Travis Kelce has been generating significant attention in the media lately, drawing criticism from some quarters. However, amid the chatter, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end found support from online users. This came after he was seen at a bar shortly after a tragic shooting incident in Kansas City.

Kelce also faced scrutiny recently following comments made on his 'New Heights' podcast. In the podcast, he expressed his commitment to playing exclusively under the Chiefs' head coach, reflecting on an incident during the Super Bowl where he shoved Coach Reid causing him to stumble.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 27 to 20.
Travis Kelce took a selfie with two police officers outside a bar (GettyImages)

Travis Kelce spotted in bar outing hours after shooting in Kansas City

The Chiefs players recently gathered for a parade in Kansas City to celebrate their Super Bowl victory, drawing thousands of fans to the streets. Unfortunately, the joyous occasion was overshadowed by a tragic shooting incident, which resulted in at least 30 injuries and one fatality, as reported by the Daily Mail.

In the wake of this tragedy, Chiefs players, including Kelce, shared their condolences and prayers for the victims while condemning the horrific event.

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Despite the somber mood, Kelce continued his celebration at a Kansas City restaurant, as documented by the Daily Mail. Despite the recent events, Kelce seemed in good spirits as he entered the Granfalloon Restaurant and Bar, with a beer in his hand.

The Daily Mail also reported that Kelce took a smiling selfie with two police officers stationed outside the establishment. This comes after previous criticism of Kelce's behavior, including accusations of being intoxicated at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, where he required assistance from teammates due to apparent inebriation.



 

However, despite the backlash, many social media users rallied to Kelce's defense after photos from the outing went viral.

Internet users ask critics to leave Travis Kelce 'alone'

A user on Facebook wrote, "What was he supposed to stay at the site and cry till the next season starts. Some people went home from there and did a lot of things I'm sure. You only care because he is on top of the world right now so you want to knock him down. Why do so many people want to crush happiness when they see it?"

Another user came to Kelce's defense and wrote, "Good grief. Leave the man alone."

A user commented, "Oh god, WHO CARES? Is he not allowed to live his life? Can we stop demonizing everything these people do? They are HUMAN. Just like us. Stop putting them on a pedestal & then getting pissed off over their every move."

Another user commented, "Oh God get a life. . He only went for Something to eat and took a Photo with a first responder."

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