Mom-of-two killed at Super Bowl parade shooting – tragic details

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.

Law enforcement and medical personnel respond to a shooting at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14 in Kansas City, Missouri. Credit: David Eulitt / Getty.

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.”

It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa…

Posted by KKFI 90.1 FM on Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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.

A person is loaded onto an ambulance following the shooting. Credit: David Eulitt / Getty.

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.