Mother-of-two, 44, is confirmed as sufferer of Kansas City taking pictures
- Lisa Lopez-Galvan has been recognized as a sufferer of the Kansas City Super Bowl taking pictures
- The mother-of-two died throughout surgical procedure on Wednesday after she sustained a gunshot wound to her stomach
- Eleven kids had been rushed to hospital following the taking pictures, 9 of whom are reportedly being handled for gunshot wounds
A Kansas City DJ and mother-of-two has been named as sufferer concerned within the Kansas City Super Bowl parade taking pictures, which noticed 22 shot.
The Kansas City Star first reported that Lisa Lopez-Galvan died within the taking pictures on Wednesday.
Close associates confirmed to the outlet that Lopez-Galvan died throughout surgical procedure at a hospital for a gunshot wound to her stomach.
Three gunmen opened hearth inside Union Station shortly after 3:30 pm on Wednesday, seconds after the group together with Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes left the stage.
The group had been within the metropolis celebrating their Super Bowl win on Sunday, when chaos erupted.
The Kansas City Star reported that Lisa Lopez-Galvan died within the taking pictures on Wednesday
Close associates confirmed to the outlet that Lopez-Galvan died throughout surgical procedure at a hospital for a gunshot wound to her stomach
Police mentioned that 22 folks had been injured within the taking pictures which incorporates 9 kids, with one individual dying. It is unclear whether or not Lopez-Galvan is that particular person.
A pal of Lopez-Galvan, Lisa Lopez, advised the outlet: ‘She was essentially the most fantastic, lovely individual.
‘She was a neighborhood DJ. She did all people’s weddings. We all know her. She was so vigorous.’
The Star reported that Lopez-Galvan was married with two kids and labored as a DJ for a group radio station.
She had co-hosted the ‘Taste of Tejano,’ which featured Hispanic music, alongside her brother Beto Lopez.
The newest replace from the Taste of Tejano Facebook web page mentioned: ‘Friends and household. Please maintain our Lisa and the Lopez household in your prayers.’
Since information of her demise, family and friends have began paying tribute to Lopez-Galvan on social media.
One submit mentioned: ‘With a heavy coronary heart we are saying good bye to our lovely cousin Lisa Lopez-Galvan.
‘Your mindless demise at at the moment’s KC parade has left us in shock and with an enormous void in our hearts. Rest in Peace pricey Lisa, we’ll miss you. Until we see you once more.’
People flee after pictures had been fired close to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade
Lopez-Galvan was married with two kids and labored as a DJ for a group radio station
Since information of her passing, family and friends have began paying tribute to Lopez-Galvan on social media
Another mentioned: ‘Prayers to Lisa Lopez-Galvan. She didn’t deserve this she was an incredible individual over all!
‘She was there to have fun with town to not take care of this tragic! Kansas City we have to do higher!
‘We will all miss you down right here Lisa you had been an incredible impression on me. You all the time brighten up my day together with your smile! Gosh I’m so coronary heart damaged for her household!’
While one other posted: ‘Please maintain my dad’s household in your prayers. There is simply no phrases for this mindless loss.
‘Lisa was so form, all the time calling and checking on household. Her smile and light-weight on this planet will likely be missed. Please pray for the others nonetheless within the hospital.’
Video has emerged displaying the second Chiefs followers are seen fleeing the scene after fast gunfire was let off through the celebrations.
Other footage exhibits the second a suspect is tackled by Chiefs followers, with one lady seen choosing up what seems to be an assault rifle.
The group hauled the alleged gunman to the bottom after which shouted ‘we obtained the gun.’ The males held down the suspect till cops arrived to detain him.
A lady with a big lower on her face was seen being stretchered away from the scene
Police detained two gunmen on the scene because the parade descended into chaos. It isn’t clear if the person pictured was concerned
A big police presence descended on Union Square after pictures rang out on the Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl Parade
In a press convention, Police Chief Stacey Graves mentioned: ‘We are working to find out if one of many three are the one which was in that video, the place followers assisted police.’
Graves additionally mentioned that firearms had been recovered following the taking pictures, saying: ‘We have recovered firearms. I haven’t got a quantity for you or a caliber.’
No fees have been introduced, and police mentioned no motive has been decided. Police have referred to the folks in custody as being detained.
While Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson mentioned that eight victims had instantly life threatening accidents.
Police evacuated the practice station as enormous crowds fled in panic after the pictures rang out, with as much as a million folks anticipated to have descended on Kansas City for the parade.
Fans had been seen scrambling from the scene, with a number of folks wheeled away in stretchers.
A special man in a purple hoodie was additionally pictured being arrested, though it’s unclear if he was a kind of concerned within the taking pictures.
Graves mentioned at a press convention round two hours after the taking pictures that officers sprang into motion and rapidly apprehended the gunmen.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas mentioned he was contained in the Union Station when the shooters started firing
No fees have been introduced, and police mentioned no motive has been decided. Police have referred to the folks in custody as being detained
The taking pictures got here moments after the Kansas City Chiefs gamers celebrated their win on stage
Around an hour after the taking pictures, folks contained in the close by Westin Hotel had been ordered to take shelter as police raced towards the lodge.
The White House mentioned in a press release: ‘The President has been briefed on the taking pictures in Kansas City and can proceed to obtain updates.
‘White House officers have been in contact with state and native leaders, and federal regulation enforcement is on the scene supporting native regulation enforcement.’
The Chiefs mentioned in a press release: ‘We are really saddened by the mindless act of violence that occurred exterior of Union Station on the conclusion of at the moment’s parade and rally.
‘Our hearts exit to the victims, their households and all of Kansas City. At this time, now we have confirmed that every one of our gamers, coaches, employees and their households are protected and accounted for.
‘We thank the native regulation enforcement officers and first responders who had been on scene to help.’
