KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and United Way are teaming up to help victims from Wednesday’s shooting at the Super Bowl rally.
United Way of Greater Kansas City CEO Chris Rosson said the #KCStrong Fund will support victims and their families, invest in violence prevention and response organizations including mental health support services, and support first responders including the police.
“Like so many of you, we are devastated by the tragic events at yesterday’s parade. United Way acted quickly to help our community turn its outrage into action and to begin building a path forward that is rooted in healing and restoration,” Rosson said.
Anyone who wants to donate can visit this website.
“We’ve all been affected by this moment — and if you’re compelled to act, we encourage you to turn your outrage into action,” Rosson said.
At the conclusion of the Super Bowl rally, there were shots fired near the Union Station parking garage, and several people were hit. One woman — 43-year-old Lisa Lopez-Galvan — was killed in the shooting. She was a DJ and host of Taste of Tejano at local radio station KKFI.
KCPD said 22 others, ranging in age from 8 to 47, were injured in the shooting, and half of them were under the age of 16.
Three people were taken into custody on Wednesday, but police have since determined one of them was not involved. Two juveniles remain in custody as of Thursday.
Police Chief Stacey Graves stressed a preliminary investigation shows no connection to terrorism or homegrown violent extremism.
No charges have been filed at this time. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office told FOX4 the juveniles will be charged if and when they are certified to stand trial as adults.
KCPD has set up a tips line for people who witnessed the shooting. Please call 816-413-3477.
