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Kansas City shooting survivor says daughter saw Chiefs parade gunman firing and “spinning in a circle”
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Jacob Gooch Sr. said he hasn’t begun to process the tragedy that unfolded before his family’s eyes on Wednesday when they were shot during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. One person died and multiple others were wounded.
Gooch said he heard an altercation and then said he heard a girl say, “Don’t do it, not here, this is stupid,” he said.
When the gunshots began, Gooch said he thought the sound was fireworks. But his family members said they saw the shooter’s movements before the mayhem began.
“My daughter said that some lady was holding him back, and people started backing up, and he pulled it out and starting shooting and spinning in a circle,” Gooch said.
Gooch said his daughter was not shot, but his wife was shot in her calf, and his son was shot in his foot. Gooch said he was shot in his ankle and has broken bones in his foot.
The person who was killed has not been officially identified, but local radio station KKFI said on Facebook the victim was Lisa Lopez, one of the station’s DJs.
Wearing a Chiefs T-shirt, Gooch said Thursday that he felt like the parade was a safe place to go.
“We actually talked about it,” he said. “It’s just a bunch of happy people. Nothing’s going to happen.”
“Kansas City mayor says “it’s OK to be hurting today”
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas told “CBS Mornings” on Thursday that while the investigation was still ongoing, officials do not believe it is linked to terrorism, and said the motive is being investigated.
“We also know that this, at least from sounds, was some sort of rapid fire firearm that would be either consistent in situations with a switch device, or something else that fires rapidly rather than perhaps a traditional type revolver,” he said.
Facing the grim reality of being another city scarred by a mass shooting, Lucas, who was born and raised in Kansas City, said he couldn’t sleep last night.
“I was thinking about if we’re lucky enough to have enough championship, is this something in good conscience that we could put together again,” Lucas said.
Lucas expressed concern about incidents like shootings happening at public events in the future.
“What I do know is that this is not the way I want to live,” he said. “I’m not 40 years old yet, I’m not some super old man, but I remember in America where you could go to big events without a fear of shooting, where schools weren’t armed fortresses, where you didn’t have to see this happening again and again. I want us to get back to that.”
Regarding Wednesday’s shooting, Lucas said the “threat is over” and commended law enforcement officers for their bravery and quick response. He also offered words of encouragement for those who attended the parade.
“What I would say to them is to take some time and space,” he said. “There were probably more than 500,000 people around the Union Station complex yesterday. That was a lot of people who are part of a very traumatic incident, and a lot of children. Please talk to them, hug them, pray with them, process with them. Things shouldn’t be this way. But it’s okay to be hurting today. We will get through this together.”
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If you’re tired of making monthly credit card payments only to see minimal reductions in your balances then you may be looking into debt relief options. Credit card debt forgiveness is one to consider.
Debt forgiveness companies aim to help you save money and get out of debt faster through negotiations. If those negotiations are successful, your credit card companies may forgive a percentage of your balances, which could provide the relief you’re looking for.
But, like all debt relief options, credit card debt forgiveness isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. So, what are some signs that credit card debt forgiveness may not work for you? That’s what we will detail below.
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4 signs credit card debt forgiveness may not work for you
While credit card debt forgiveness programs are a good fit for some borrowers, they aren’t perfect for everyone. Here are a few signs that credit card debt forgiveness may not work for you:
You always make your payments on time
Credit card debt forgiveness is typically designed for borrowers who can’t consistently make minimum payments. So, if you make your credit card payments on time, every time, that may be a sign that these programs aren’t a good fit for you.
There are a wide range of debt relief options. And, credit card debt forgiveness is a more extreme option that can come with more significant repercussions than others. So, if you can afford to make your monthly payments on time – even if it’s not always comfortable – other debt relief solutions may be a better fit.
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You don’t have enough credit card debt
Most credit card debt forgiveness companies require minimum debt amounts to qualify for their services. For example, you’ll need at least $10,000 in credit card debt to qualify for the services Accredited Debt Relief provides and Freedom Debt Relief and National Debt Relief both impose $7,500 minimums. If you have under $7,500 in credit card debt, you may be hard-pressed to find a service provider to work with.
You already have a judgment
If you forego payments to your credit card companies for too long, they may sue you for the money you owe. And, if your credit card companies sell your debt to a debt collector, that collector may take you to court, too.
If you lose the case, your credit card companies, or the debt collectors they’ve sold your debt to, may win judgments against you. Those judgments can give them leverage, making them less likely to negotiate what you owe. While you may be able to settle a debt following a judgment against you, doing so may be more difficult. So, if you already have one or more judgments against you and can’t afford to pay the debt back, bankruptcy may be a better option.
You’re considering a large purchase
Credit card debt forgiveness may not be your best debt relief option if you want to make a large purchase, like a home or car. That’s because these solutions can harm your credit score, making it difficult to access new loans.
“Asking for payment relief or debt forgiveness should be given serious consideration prior to taking action,” explains Michael Broughton, founder and CEO of the credit-building app, ALTRO. “Once you request a change to terms or a lower payment, your credit could be impacted and the chances that you will be able to get loans for other, unrelated items can be severely diminished.”
The bottom line
Credit card debt forgiveness is a fitting solution for many people – especially if they can’t afford their minimum payments. But, it’s not the best fit for everyone. You may want to consider other options if you always make your payments on time, don’t have enough credit card debt, already have judgments against you or you’re in the market for a large purchase. Chat with an expert about your debt relief options now.
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