A beloved Kansas City radio host and DJ, Lisa Lopez-Galvan, was tragically killed in a mass shooting following the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, as confirmed by KENS 5. The violence erupted ending the city's celebratory event on Wednesday, leaving one person dead and 23 others injured. According to the police, two teenage suspects are now in custody related to the incident.
Known for her role on the segment "A Taste of Tejano" on KKFI 90.1 FM, the 43-year-old Lopez-Galvan was a figure of cultural importance, particularly among the Tejano music community. "The Tejano community, the Tejano industry, we're all family," Frank Desantiago, a morning show host at San Antonio's KLMO 98.9 FM, known to listeners as "Bigg Boyee," told KENS 5. The incident has managed to shock and deeply affect various communities, both locally and nationally.
Lopez-Galvan's impact extended far beyond the airwaves; she was also a dedicated mother and an active participant in the Latino community. Her brother, Beto Lopez, CEO of the Guadalupe Centers, said on ABC's "Good Morning America," "This is another example of a real loving, real human whose life was taken tragically with a senseless act." This sentiment echoes through the numerous tributes and statements given in the wake of the tragedy, as reported by Express News.
On Wednesday, as the city’s Union Station overflowed with reveling fans, an argument sparked a deadly shooting spree. Among the victims was Lopez-Galvan, widely recognized as one of the area's few Latina DJs, who cultivated a mixed playlist from Tejano and Mexican to R&B and hip-hop. In a grim fashion, the post-victory celebration, meant to symbolize unity and pride, was marred by the incident, subsequently leading to the loss of a passionate community connector and entertainer. According to Express News, Rosa Izurieta, a friend of Lopez-Galvan, lamented, “Kansas City was on top of the world, but when all this occurred, it stopped.”
As loved ones and admirers mourn, efforts to organize a vigil or memorial to honor Lisa Lopez-Galvan are underway. Her dedication to her community and family has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by the outpouring of grief and tributes. She is remembered as "the type of person who would jump in front of a bullet for anybody," according to Izurieta's comments to Express News.
