Taylor Swift has made a charitable gesture toward the family of the woman who was murdered during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
On February 14, Kansas City hosted a celebration parade in honor of the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory. According ABC NewsPolice told their spokesperson that one person was shot and 22 people were injured after a fight broke out outside Union Station as the demonstration was ending.
After the shooting, Swift reached out and donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa López-Galván, the 44-year-old woman who was shot and killed at the parade.
The Grammy winner wrote a touching message on the GoFundMe page created with the goal of raising an additional $75,000 for the “Elizabeth López-Galván Memorial.”
“I send you my deepest condolences and condolences following your devastating loss. Love, Taylor Swift,” her comment read.
Although the goal was set at $75,000, the page has already raised $221,384 in donations. Swift began by sending $50,000 and then sent an additional $50,000 approximately eight minutes later. The “Anti-Hero” singer was not at the event in Kansas City due to a scheduled Eras Tour show in Australia.
On the page, the founder noted: “This fund was created to benefit the family of Lisa López-Galván. Lisa was celebrating the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade when she was senselessly murdered. She is survived by two children and her husband of 22 years.”
“She was an incredible mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many people. We ask that you continue to keep her family in your prayers as we mourn the loss of her life. This fund will help provide vital financial support to her family as they process this unthinkable tragedy. Any amount is appreciated,” the statement continues.
Shortly after Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chiefs coach Andy Reid delivered their speeches to a crowd of about a million fans on Feb. 14, the Kansas City Police Department said that “the shooting [had] have been shot at around Union Station.”
So far, three suspects have been arrested.
Devastated Chiefs players, including Kelce, took to social media to express their condolences and upset.
“I am heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred today. My heart goes out to everyone who came to celebrate with us and has been affected. KC, you mean a lot to me,” Kelce wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquil added: “Please join me in praying for all the victims of this heinous act. Pray for the doctors and first responders to have steady hands and for everyone to experience complete healing.”
The independent has contacted a representative for Swift for comment.
