[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 76 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO TREY AND CASEY FILTER AND PAUL CONTRERAS

 Mr. SCHMITT. Madam President, today I rise in recognition of 
three great people: Trey Filter of Wichita, KS, Casey Filter of 
Wichita, KS, and Paul Contreras of Bellevue, NE. On February 14 of this 
year, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a Super Bowl victory for the 
second year in a row. And just like the parade from a year ago, Chiefs 
fans of all stripes descended onto Kansas City's Union Station to 
celebrate this great achievement. As this parade came and went and 
celebration boiled down, gunfire tragically rang out. Reports say these 
shots were followed by cries of ``Get him, get him,'' and ``Stop that 
guy, tackle him.''
  Enter Trey Filter and Paul Contreras. In that moment, neither 
hesitated to risk their safety. Trey bravely launched himself at the 
alleged shooter, swiftly bringing him down to the ground. Despite the 
suspect's attempts to flee, Contreras swiftly followed suit, subduing 
the suspect with Trey until help arrived. Trey's wife Casey secured the 
firearm, ensuring it posed no further threat until law enforcement 
arrived on the scene.
  There were 22 people left with gunshot wounds, and one sadly died. 
The youngest victim was only 8 years old. Tragedies such as these, 
especially when conducted in a celebratory setting, speak to how 
precious life is and how brave it was that the Filters and Paul were 
willing to risk their lives for those around them.
  Trey Filter, Casey Filter, and Paul Contreras are champions of 
Missouri. Heroes are remembered by the actions that define their best 
qualities, and the actions to step in and protect their community from 
an armed assailant is as heroic as it is selfless. I am proud to 
recognize their contribution to the Missouri community.

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