Taylor Swift responds to shooting in Super Bowl parade with donation
Taylor Swift has taken action following the shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
Swift, 34, has donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvanthe 44-year-old KC radio DJ who died after being shot at the event.
“I send my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift,” the singer wrote on the channel GoFundMe page set up to raise $75,000.
“This fund was established for the benefit of Lisa Lopez-Galvan's family. Lisa was celebrating the Chiefs' Super Bowl Victory parade when she was senselessly murdered. She is survived by two children and her husband is 22 years old,” the page said. “She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to so many. We ask that you continue to keep her family in your prayers as we mourn the loss of her life. This fund will provide vital financial support to her family as they cope with this unthinkable tragedy. Any amount is appreciated.”
Swift helped the family surpass the $75,000 goal in the early hours of Friday, February 16, by initially donating $50,000 and making a second donation of the same amount eight minutes later.
Nearly a million fans gathered at Kansas City's Union Station on Wednesday, February 14, to celebrate the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Swift was not present when she left for Australia to move on Eras tour dates, but her boyfriend has a tight end Travis Kelcewas at the center of the celebrations, performing a drunken version of 'Friends in Low Places' on stage before the tragedy.
As the event came to a close, speeches from the Chiefs quarterback followed Patrick MahomesKelce and head coach Andy ReidKansas City police reported multiple “shots fired.” [had] fired around Union Station.”
At a press conference later that day, officials confirmed one death and at least 20 injuries, with nine children being treated for gunshot wounds and expected to make a full recovery. Three armed suspects have now been arrested.
Several Kansas City Chiefs players spoke out following the shooting during the 2024 Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, February 14. “Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes wrote Wednesday via X. Justin Reid also sent his prayers to the victims. “Praying for everyone in Kansas City during the parade,” security wrote via […]
According to Kansas City police, all Chiefs players and coaches were reported safe and accounted for after the incident.
Shortly after news of the shooting broke, members of Chiefs Kingdom took to social media to show their support for their hometown.
“Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” Mahomes, 28, wrote via X. Chiefs linebacker Drue Calm down also paid tribute to the victims, writing: “Please join me in praying for all the victims of this horrific act. Pray that doctors and first responders will have steady hands and that everyone will experience complete healing.”
Justin Reida safety for Kansas City, echoed the sentiments of his teammates, adding, “Praying for everyone in Kansas City during the parade.”
Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, who also attended the parade, also sent her thoughts and prayers. “Shooting people is never the solution. Praying for Kansas City and America in general, this is tough,” she wrote via her Instagram Story.
Kelce, who was seen at a bar Wednesday night after the shooting, posted a statement via X: “I am heartbroken over the tragedy that occurred today. My heart is with everyone who came to celebrate with us and was affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”
Before the Super Bowl parade, city manager Brian Platt hinted to local public radio station KCUR that Swift had been asked not to attend the event.
Celebrities and NFL stars are speaking out after the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. Kansas City police confirmed on Wednesday, February 14, that one parade participant had been killed and at least ten other people were seriously injured during the parade. The Missouri football team celebrated February on Sunday […]
“I can't confirm or deny it, but we may have already told that to her team, just to keep everyone safe and make things a little easier for us,” Platt explained.
The parade was held three days after Super Bowl LVIII, which Swift attended after flying halfway across the world from her Eras Tour concert in Tokyo. She cheered on the Chiefs from a private suite and walked to the field after the game to congratulate Kelce on his big win. The couple, who started dating last summer, made their romance public in September 2023 when Swift attended Kelce's home game against the Chicago Bears.