‘It’s deeply tragic’: Travis Kelce responds to Kansas City parade shooting
Jason and Travis Kelce released a joint statement ahead of their latest podcast speech in New Heights the fatal shooting which took place during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
“92% attention, we have a pre-recorded episode for you on Wednesday, but after the tragic events of the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, it didn’t feel right without you hearing from us first,” Travis Kelce said in a video message on Instagram ahead of the latest episode of the brothers’ podcast.
Two juveniles have been charged with crimes in connection with the Kansas City Chiefs shooting Super Bowl Rally. Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed and 22 people were injured gunfire, when shots erupted amid the crowd of fans gathered at a rally outside Union Station after a parade through the city. Police Chief Stacey Graves said the victims were between the ages of eight and 47, with half of them under the age of 16.
“We just want to say that our hearts go out to all the victims, their families, Chiefs Kingdom and really all of Kansas City, who was really there on a day to try to celebrate the community,” Jason Kelce said. “The events that occurred are unfortunate and deeply tragic.”
The shooting outside Union Station occurred despite the presence of more than 800 police officers stationed in the building and surrounding area, including on top of nearby structures, said the mayor, Quinton Lucas, who attended with his wife and mother and ran for safety when the shots were fired. But he doesn’t expect to cancel the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade.
“We want to thank the local law enforcement agencies who responded, the first responders on the scene and everyone who has been willing to help those affected by this tragedy,” Jason Kelce said.
The brothers provided a link to an emergency fund. “Your donation will go towards supporting victims and their families, violence prevention and mental health care,” Travis Kelce said.
Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, donated $100,000 to Lopez-Galvan’s family through GoFundMe campaigns. Kelce and his charity, Eighty-Seven & Running, also donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe for Madison Rose Reyes, 10, and Melia Reese Reyes, 8, who were injured during the parade.
The Chiefs also joined with the Hunt Family Foundation and the NFL to donate $200,000 to the relief fund.
“We’re still trying to figure out a way to get involved,†Jason Kelce said. “You can of course donate to these links now, but we plan to do something in the future. We are trying to realize that now. We’ll tell you ways we’re trying to get involved.â€