Current:Home > MyRadio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan Killed in Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs 2024 Super Bowl Parade -Capitatum
Radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan Killed in Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs 2024 Super Bowl Parade
Charles Langston View
Date:2025-04-07 09:52:38
The Kansas City community is mourning a devastating loss.
In the wake of the mass shooting that occurred on Feb. 14 during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, the identity of the person fatally shot has been confirmed by her family as Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local radio personality and DJ who hosted a weekly show on KKFI 90.1 called A Taste of Tejano.
"Our hearts and prayers are with her family," KKFI station wrote on its Facebook page. "This senseless act has taken a beautiful person from her family and this KC Community."
A friend of Lopez-Galvan's, who is also named Lisa Lopez, told the Kansas City Star, "She was the most wonderful, beautiful person. She was a local DJ. She did everybody's weddings. We all know her. She was so full of life."
Per the outlet, Lopez-Galvan was married and is survived by two adult children.
Manuel Abarca IV, a district legislator in Jackson County, Missouri and friend of the victim, mourned her loss on social media.
"I have known Lisa and her family for over a decade. I have witnessed that smile across DJ equipment, and on the stage of our largest Fiesta in #KansasCity," he wrote on X, adding in an additional tweet, "She was a mother, a community leader, a creator, who loved life and her family."
Though Lopez-Galvan is the only confirmed death from the shooting at this time, according to Kansas City Police Department Chief Stacey Graves at least 21 more were wounded during the attack near Union Station.
Eleven of those victims are children between the ages of 6 and 15 and are being treated at local Children's Mercy Hospital, Chief Nursing Officer and Sr. Vice President Stephanie Meyer confirmed according to The New York Times.
In the hours following the attack, police have detained three people—whose identities have not been revealed—and are continuing the investigation. Three law enforcement officials told NBC News that the incident appears to be of a criminal nature as opposed to an act of terrorism.
"I'm angry at what happened today," Chief Graves said in a press conference. "The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment."
Many members of the Chiefs community have also spoken out about the tragic incident.
Tight end Travis Kelce wrote on X, "I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected."
The team itself also released a statement, during which it confirmed none of its players, staff or families had been injured in the attack.
"We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of union Station at the conclusion of today's parade and rally," the statement read. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City."
(E! and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.)
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (1613)
Related
- The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
- Ashlyn Harris Reacts to Girlfriend Sophia Bush Coming Out
- Miley Cyrus Looks Like Miley Stewart All Grown Up With Nostalgic Brunette Hair Transformation
- Matthew McConaughey, wife Camila Alves make rare public appearance with their kids
- Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
- Jimmie Allen Details Welcoming Twins With Another Woman Amid Alexis Gale Divorce
- Jim Harbaugh’s coaching philosophy with Chargers underscored with pick of OT Joe Alt at No. 5
- A longtime 'Simpsons' character was killed off. Fans aren't taking it very well
- A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
- NFL draft grades: Every team's pick in 2024 first round broken down
Ranking
- Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
- When Is Wayfair Way Day 2024? Everything You Need to Know to Score the Best Deals
- Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder
- Lori Loughlin Says She's Strong, Grateful in First Major Interview Since College Scandal
- Trump's 'stop
- Man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in father’s drowning, told police he was baptizing him
- TikTok could soon be sold. Here's how much it's worth and who could buy it.
- Ellen DeGeneres Says She Was Kicked Out of Show Business for Being Mean
Recommendation
DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
What to watch and read this weekend from Zendaya's 'Challengers' movie to new Emily Henry
A Giant Plastics Chemical Recycling Plant Planned for Pennsylvania Died After Two Years. What Happened?
Ex-Nebraska deputy is indicted in connection with fatal highway shooting
'Most Whopper
29 beached pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Australian coast; more than 100 rescued
King Charles III Returning to Public Duties After Cancer Diagnosis
Lori Loughlin Says She's Strong, Grateful in First Major Interview Since College Scandal