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Two teenagers have been taken into custody and charged in relation to a fatal shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally, which resulted in one death and more than 20 injuries. The teenagers face gun-related and resisting arrest charges, with the expectation of additional charges to be filed as the Kansas City Police Department’s investigation continues. The Kansas City Chiefs football team has launched an emergency response fund, contributing $200,000 to aid the victims of the shooting and their families.
Deadly Shooting at Chiefs’ Super Bowl Rally: Two Teenagers Charged
Two teenagers involved in the fatal shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration that left one woman dead and over 20 others injured have been charged, Missouri court officials stated on Thursday.
The juveniles face gun-related and resisting arrest charges and are currently held at the Juvenile Detention Center. The Office of the Juvenile Officer anticipates further charges as the Kansas City Police Department’s investigation continues.
Vigil held as Investigation Continues
On Thursday evening, a crowd held a vigil near Children’s Mercy hospital to remember the victims, including several children who were hospitalized after the shooting. The vigil stood in stark contrast to the joyous Chiefs’ repeat championship win parade held the day prior.
Hospital officials reported that 19 of the 29 patients received after the incident were treated for gunshot wounds. As of Friday morning, only one patient remained at Children’s Mercy hospital.
Chiefs and Community Response
The Kansas City Chiefs, along with other groups, announced on Friday the establishment of an emergency response fund to support the shooting victims and their families, to which the team has contributed $200,000.
The tragic event was the 48th mass shooting in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Gun Violence Archive. It was the second shooting at a major U.S. sports title celebration within a year, following one in Denver last June.
Victims and Heroes
The deceased victim was radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a volunteer at KKFI 90.1 FM. Many children were also injured in the shooting, including 13-year-old Cash Adams who used his school’s active shooter training to find safety.
NFL stars present at the event, like Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive lineman Trey Smith, helped shelter and comfort victims. Smith shared that he shielded a young boy during the incident and reassured others on the team buses, “‘Hey, buddy, you’re the champion. No one’s going to hurt you. We got your back.’”
The incident highlighted the impact of gun violence on America’s youth. In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.
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