First Victim of Super Bowl Parade Shooting Identified as Local Radio DJ
A radio station in Kansas City has identified DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan as the first victim of the Super Bowl mass shooting.
Lopez-Galvan's employer, KKFI 90.1 FM, confirmed her death by sharing a report from the Kansas City star on Wednesday, February 14, it was stated that the DJ died after attending the event in Kansas City, Missouri earlier that day.
“It is with sincere sadness and extremely heavy and broken hearts that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez, host of Taste of Tejano, lost her life today in the shooting at the KC Chiefs' rally,” the statement said. Facebook. “Our hearts and prayers are with her family. We encourage anyone who feels they may have seen something to contact police at 816 234 5111. This senseless act has taken a beautiful person from her family and this KC community.”
Friends of Lopez-Galvan confirmed her death The star after speaking to her family. The mother of two reportedly died during surgery after suffering a gunshot wound to her abdomen. It's unclear whether Lopez-Galvan is the only death that Kansas City police have confirmed, or if her killing marks a second victim.
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 […]
“She was the most wonderful, beautiful person,” Lopez-Galvan's longtime friend Lisa Lopez (no relation) said. The star. “She was a local DJ. She did everyone's weddings. We all know her. She was so full of life.”
Nearly a million fans gathered at the city's Union Station on Wednesday to celebrate the Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers for the Super Bowl LVIII title. After quarterback speeches Patrick Mahomestight end Travis Kelce and head coach Andy Reidpartygoers began leaving the event when Kansas City police reported a shooting had occurred nearby.
“Shots were fired around Union Station. Please leave the area,” their statement read via X. Local police officers subsequently confirmed that one participant had died and more than 20 were injured. Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City is treating 12 of the victims, 9 children with gunshot wounds, but all are expected to recover.
After news of the shooting made headlines, the Kansas City Chiefs released a statement expressing their deepest condolences to all affected by the tragedy.
“We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside Union Station at the conclusion of today's parade and rally,” said the statement posted via X. “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City .”
Several Chiefs players also took to social media to send support to their city, including Mahomes, 28, who wrote via
Kelce, 34, said he was “heartbroken” about what happened. “My heart goes out to everyone who came to celebrate with us and was affected,” he added. “KC, you mean the world to me.”
Shortly after the Kansas City Chiefs completed their Super Bowl parade, a shooting occurred. Nearly a million people gathered on Wednesday, February 14, to celebrate the Chiefs' victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany Mahomes, Travis Kelce, coach Andy Reid and more members of the […]
Chiefs receiver Marquez Valdes-ScantlingFor his part, he asked for contacts with the Children's Mercy Hospital in the hope of helping the eleven injured minors in any way possible. 'Is there any chance that someone can help me get in touch with these children or families? First of all, I want to make sure they are okay,” he wrote at the time via .”