9 Children Among the Wounded in Kansas City

Woman who was at Chiefs celebration with family dies during surgery
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Feb 14, 2024 7:25 PM CST
At Least 8 Children Among the Wounded in Kansas City
The crowd at Kansas City Chiefs victory rally at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

In a grim update on the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration in downtown Kanas City on Wednesday, police said nine children were among at least 21 people wounded by gunfire. Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said three people had been taken into custody, including one who may have been detained by fans, the AP reports. One person was killed, authorities say. The Kansas City Star reports that Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mother of two who was at the parade with her family, died during surgery for a gunshot wound.

"She was the most wonderful, beautiful person," says longtime friend Lisa Lopez (no relation), a Star employee. "She was a local DJ. She did everybody's weddings. We all know her. She was so full of life." Another friend, Rosa Izurieta, tells the AP that Lopez-Galvan's adult son was also wounded. Victims were taken to three hospitals, KMBC reports. According to the Kansas City Fire Department, eight victims had "immediate life-threatening injuries," and another seven had life-threatening injuries. The Star reports that the injured children range in age from six to 15. Graves said no motive has been identified. She asked anybody with information or video of the shooting to contact police.

"I'm angry at what happened today," the chief said. "The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment." Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered to celebrate the Super Bowl victory and the scene became chaotic after shots were fired and people ran for cover, the New York Times reports. Some witnesses said they were nearly trampled. The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed that all players, employees, and their families were safe, NBC News reports. "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 team said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City." This story has been updated with new details. (More Kansas City stories.)

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