Kansas City Shooting Update: Juvenile Suspects Detained, Community Response, and Chiefs’ Support

Two individuals under the age of 18 are currently detained on charges related to possession of a firearm and resisting arrest, as stated by a court announcement.

Authorities have clarified that the shooting incident, which occurred following an altercation, is not linked to terrorism.

A third individual initially detained has since been released.

The Jackson County Family Court released a statement indicating that additional charges may be forthcoming as the Kansas City Police Department continues its investigation.

The identities of the juvenile suspects have not been disclosed by Missouri’s laws protecting the privacy of juvenile court cases.

The Kansas City Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting, which took place near Union Station after a Super Bowl champions’ parade and rally, to come forward.

During a press briefing, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves disclosed that the injured victims ranged in age from eight to 47, with at least half being minors.

The deceased victim, Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, was a local DJ known for hosting the Tex-Mex music show “Taste of Tejano” on KKFI community radio. Her son, who sustained a leg injury, has been discharged from the hospital, while two other family members were also injured in the incident.

Lopez-Galvan was recognized as a community leader who utilized her platform to raise funds for Latino community initiatives, toy drives for children with cancer, and scholarships for college students.

An online fundraiser for the DJ’s family has amassed over $230,000, with a significant contribution of $100,000 from Taylor Swift.

Additional details have emerged regarding the crowd’s reaction and the Kansas City Chiefs players celebrating their second consecutive NFL championship.

An online fundraiser for the DJ’s family has amassed over $230,000, with a significant contribution of $100,000 from Taylor Swift.

Additional details have emerged regarding the crowd’s reaction and the Kansas City Chiefs players celebrating their second consecutive NFL championship.

The parents of a 13-year-old boy who became separated from his father amidst the chaos following the shooting commended a player who assisted in sheltering their son.

Zach Cotton, separated from his father inside Union Station, found refuge behind the station with Chiefs’ running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and other team members until he was reunited with his family.

In response to a gratitude post from Zach’s mother on Facebook, Edwards-Helaire expressed his remorse for the ordeal experienced by the family and the Chiefs Kingdom, thanking Zach for his trust and assuring him of protection.

Another teenager, Gabe Wallace, shared his experience of being comforted by Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid amid panic after the gunfire, noting Reid’s kind gestures and words of reassurance.