Patrick Mahomes & Wife Visit Kids Injured During Chiefs Parade Shooting [PHOTOS]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, visited children in the hospital who were injured during the tragic mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

The couple’s sweet gesture came after they both expressed their sadness over the unfortunate incident and went viral on social media to ask for prayers for the victims.

Patrick And Brittany Mahomes Visit Injured Children

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According to reports, Patrick and Brittany were photographed at Children’s Mercy in Missouri by the bedside of two girls, ages eight and ten, who were both shot in the leg.

The girls are the children of Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan. Lopez-Galvan was the person who was fatally shot during Wednesday’s rally.

The family said in a statement: “While we are relieved by their progress, emotional healing continues for all of us. The girls were celebrating with many family members when they were unceremoniously injured. We ask that you continue to keep our family and other affected families in your thoughts and prayers.”

Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany visit 10-year-old Madison Reyes, who was shot at the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade. pic.twitter.com/8xPva4XEH4

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) February 16, 2024

They also wanted to send a personal message to the staff at the Children’s Hospital and Patrick and his wife “for their outpouring [of] care, love, and support.”

The family emphasized that funds from an existing GoFundMe will be used to help with medical bills.

On X, previously Twitter, Patrick revealed that his team, the Chiefs, had launched an emergency fund to support victims of mass shootings.

His tweet read, “Just as #ChiefsKingdom has always been there for me and my family, we want to be there for them. The @Chiefs have launched #KCStrong, an emergency response fund that supports victims and their families, violence prevention and mental health services, and first responders.”

He added a link, urging fans and followers to join him in supporting the emergency fund.

Patrick Mahomes And Other Kansas City Chiefs Players Speak Out

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After Wednesday’s tragic incident, Patrick and his wife shared prayers for Kansas City on social media, with Brittany specifically condemning the violence as unacceptable in her Instagram story.

“Shooting is never the answer. Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is tough,” Brittany said.

In another post, he added: “So embarrassed and disappointed in this, the Super Bowl win will never be the same because of this, it’s devastating. Lives were lost and people were injured during the incident [supposed] be a celebration. Terrible and traumatizing. Many prayers for the families involved.”

The duo’s message was followed by Drue Tranquill, who said, “Please join me in prayer for all the victims of this heinous act. Pray that the doctors & first responders have a steady hand & all will experience a full recovery.”

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Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce also expressed his sadness, saying, “I am saddened by the tragedy that happened today. My heart goes out to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and has been affected. KC, you mean so much to me.”

Kelce’s girlfriend, pop star Taylor Swift, showed her support for the victims by donating $100,000 to the family of Lopez-Galvan, who was killed in the mass shooting. Swift also left a message that read, “Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences on your terrible loss.”

More than 20 people were injured in a mass shooting incident

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At least 20 people were injured during the tragic incident. As we reported, two juvenile suspects are currently being held in juvenile detention and have been charged with resisting arrest and possession of a firearm. The shots fired were alleged to have been the result of a dispute and not necessarily a deliberate attempt to commit mass murder.

In a statement shared on social mediaKansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said, “I’m grateful for the charges against two teenagers who hurt innocent people, while also hurting an entire community.”

Graves added that investigators “will not relent until everyone who may have played a role in this crime is caught so they can be punished to the fullest extent of the law.”

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