While last weekend’s Super Bowl was a cause for celebration for football fans, the event had a tragic ending for many families in Kansas City.
The Chiefs’ nail-biting game against the San Francisco 49ers ended in victory for the Missouri-based team – with celebrities like Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and Reba McEntire watching on in anticipation.
Locals in Kansas City celebrated the momentous occasion with a parade, which all came crashing down after a mass shooting claimed the life of one woman and injured at least 20 people – the majority of them children, CNN reports.
48th mass shooting in 2024
In a heart-wrenching twist during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, tragedy struck, leaving the community reeling. The senseless murder of local DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a beloved mother of two and a football enthusiast, turned the event into a day of mourning.
Sky News has reported that Lopez-Galvan sustained a gunshot wound to her abdomen during the end of the Chiefs’ parade celebrations. Despite undergoing surgery, she tragically succumbed to her injuries, leaving behind a void in her tight-knit community.
Known for her vibrant presence and passion for music, Lopez-Galvan served as a DJ on KKFI 90.1 FM, hosting the popular show ‘A Taste of Tejano’. Her sudden death prompted an outpouring of grief from the station, which mourned her loss and emphasized the profound impact she had on the community.
In a statement posted to Facebook, KKFI 90.1 FM wrote: “It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart 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.”
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas conveyed his deep sorrow over the tragedy, emphasizing the indiscriminate nature of the violence that marred what should have been a joyous occasion for the town.
Lisa Lopez-Galvan’s final post
As authorities continue their investigation into the shooting, CNN detailed that two people have been detained for questioning.
According to the outlet, police believe the shooting may have erupted following a dispute between several people.
Four hospitals reportedly received 30 patients – 19 with gunshot wounds – from the shooting. Of that number, Children’s Mercy hospital received 11 children between ages six and 15, and nine of them had been shot.
Amidst the collective grief, social media platforms have since become a space for mourning and remembrance, with an outpouring of condolences for Lopez-Galvan and her family. The suddenness of her passing left many in disbelief, with heartfelt messages expressing shock and sorrow at the loss of such a vibrant member of the community.
In Lopez-Galvan’s final Facebook post she invited listeners to tune in to her radio show, writing: “Don’t forget to tune in tonight to A Taste of Tejano from 8pm to 10pm! Let us know if you have a birthday, anniversary or special announcement!”
As the Kansas City community mourns the loss of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, they also celebrate her life and the impact she had on those around her.
Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues at this devastating time.
