Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. Two $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer’s name on a GoFundMe page. Swift’s representative confirmed the donations to Variety, the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press independently verified the posts.
Quick Read
- Swift’s Generous Contribution: Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the victim of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade shooting, through two $50,000 GoFundMe contributions.
- Confirmation and Condolences: Swift’s donations were confirmed by her representative to Variety, and she expressed her deepest sympathies to Lopez-Galvan’s family with heartfelt messages.
- Victim’s Background: Lopez-Galvan, known as Lisa G on her radio show “Taste of Tejano,” was a cherished community member and one of the few Latina DJs in Kansas City, tragically killed during the Chiefs’ celebration.
- Community Support: The GoFundMe for Lopez-Galvan’s family saw significant support, exceeding $200,000, highlighting the community’s mourning and solidarity.
- Investigation Ongoing: With two juveniles in custody, authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting, which injured 22 people, many of them children, to determine all parties involved.
- Swift’s Connection to Chiefs: Swift, currently dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce and a supporter at the Super Bowl, was not present at the parade due to her ongoing Eras tour in Australia.
- Chiefs’ Statement: Following the incident, the Chiefs confirmed the safety of all players, staff, and their families, amidst the chaos of the shooting.
The Associated Press has the story:
Taylor Swift donates $100K to family of victim in Chiefs rally shooting
Newslooks- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —
Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade.
Two $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer’s name on a GoFundMe page. Swift’s representative confirmed the donations to Variety, the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press independently verified the posts.
“Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift,” read the messages accompanying the posts.
Lopez-Galvan, 43, was shot Wednesday as she celebrated the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win with her husband, young adult son and hundreds of thousands of other fans at the city’s Union Station. Lopez-Galvan hosted “Taste of Tejano” on local radio station KKFI-FM, as Lisa G. The mother of two had deep roots in Kansas City, and was one of the few Latina DJs in the area.
“She was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to so many. We ask that you continue to keep her family in your prayers as we grieve the loss of her life,” the GoFundMe description reads. The fundraised had amassed over $200,000 as of Friday morning.
Twenty-two others, half of whom were under 16, were wounded in the shooting. Investigators are still trying to identify who is responsible, but say a dispute may have led to the shooting. Police have two juveniles in custody and are trying to determine whether others were involved.
Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and attended Sunday’s Super Bowl, was not at Wednesday’s parade. She’s currently performing a series of shows in Melbourne, Australia, as part of her Eras tour.
The Chiefs said all players, coaches, staffers and their families were safe and accounted for after the shooting.
