Two shootings near training sites of England, Argentina, Netherlands football teams

The Kansas City metropolitan area, currently hosting training camps for the England, Argentina, and Netherlands national football teams, experienced a violent weekend marked by two separate shootings. The incidents occurred within a 3-kilometer radius, raising concerns for those in the vicinity.

The first shooting took place early on June 7 along Troost Avenue, injuring nine individuals. Later that same evening, a second shooting occurred on Westport Road, claiming the lives of two men. As of the report, no suspects have been identified or arrested for either incident.

The locations of the shootings are notably close to the training facilities of the national teams. The first shooting site was approximately 5.7 kilometers from England's training base. The Netherlands' training center is about 8 kilometers away, though the team had not yet arrived at the time of the report.

Argentina, the reigning world champions, are training at the Sporting KC facility, which is about 15 kilometers from the Westport Road shooting. Gun violence is a significant issue in the United States, with over 400 mass shootings reported in 2025 alone, according to the Gun Violence Archive.