Following a shooting at the Super Bowl victory parade rally for the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, February 14, team members including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his wife Brittany, tight end Travis Kelce, and linebacker Drue Tranquill have extended their condolences and prayers to the victims.
Mahomes, 28, used social media to express his concern, stating, “Praying for Kansas City.” Similarly, Tranquill, 28, called for collective prayers for the victims, seeking strength for medical professionals and first responders, and the recovery of all those impacted. Brittany Mahomes shared her support for the victims through an Instagram story, condemning the shooting and recognizing the difficult period not just for Kansas City but for America.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graces reported that one individual was fatally wounded and 22 others, including children, were injured in the shooting near Union Station, shortly after the Chiefs’ players had departed the stage.
Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, a Johnson County mother of two and beloved disc jockey in Kansas City, was confirmed killed in the shooting.
The shooting started as a dispute among a group of teenagers. The Jackson County Family Court division announced Friday, February 16 that two teens had been taken into custody and charged as juveniles.
Kelce shared his sadness over the incident on social media, pledging his support for all those affected and expressing his deep connection to Kansas City.
Both the NFL and the Chiefs expressed their grief over the tragic shooting on social media. The Chiefs verified that all players, coaches, staff, and their families were safe. Other team members, including Mecole Hardman Jr. and Trey Smith, also offered their prayers for the victims, with Smith expressing gratitude to the first responders.
Several NFL players voiced their dismay at the incident and called for political measures to address the issue of mass shootings in the U.S. Justin Reid, a fellow Chiefs player, stated on social media that such violence should not become commonplace and expressed his hope for effective solutions.
After the shooting that marred the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, key team members, including Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, held a subdued celebration at the Granfalloon Restaurant And Bar in Kansas City. Sources report that Mahomes initiated this private event shortly after the team’s Super Bowl victory.
The celebration was notably restrained due to the earlier events of the day. The venue was reserved exclusively for a limited number of players and their families, indicating an effort to maintain a sense of community and support during a difficult time. Several team members, including coach Andy Reid, decided not to attend, reflecting the serious mood and the impact of the day’s events.
Images published by DailyMail.com reveal Kelce, a well-known NFL figure, at the sports bar with teammates and their partners. Mahomes’ decision to organize this event highlights his leadership role within the team, especially during challenging times.
The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit organization tracking such incidents, reported that the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade shooting was the 48th mass shooting in the U.S. this year. The organization defines a mass shooting as an incident where at least four people are killed or injured, excluding the shooter. By Thursday morning, two additional mass shootings had occurred in Baton Rouge and Memphis.
