Patrick and Brittany Mahomes visit children wounded in Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting

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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes stopped by a children’s hospital Thursday to visit some of the children wounded in the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl parade.

The couple were photographed at Children’s Mercy in Missouri at the bedside of two young girls, ages 8 and 10, both of whom were shot in the legs, per KMBC News.

The girls, whose names have not been released, are the daughters of Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan’s cousin. Lopez-Galvan died from gunshot wounds sustained at Wednesday’s rally.

The family thanked the Mahomes and the hospital staff “for their outpouring [of] care, love, and support” in a statement shared with the outlet.

They also noted that the two girls are making good progress in their recovery, however, they are expected to remain in casts for several months.

The couple was photographed at the hospital next to two of the young victims. Reyes family The girls are related to Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan, who died in the shooting. Reyes family

“While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us,” the family wrote, per KMBC.

“The girls were celebrating with many family members when they were senselessly injured. We kindly ask that you continue to keep our family and the other families affected in your thoughts and prayers.”

While it’s unclear it Patrick and Brittany visited any other children while at the hospital, half of the 22 victims injured were under the age of 16.

Two juveniles have since been charged with crimes connected to the shooting.

The girls will need months of treatment to recover from their injuries. Facebook / Erika Reyes

The entire Chiefs team was rushed away from the scene after shots were fired on Wednesday.

However, many of them — including the Mahomes as well as Travis Kelce — then met up at a local restaurant, where they were photographed still celebrating their big win from the days before.

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Despite facing backlash for appearing in good spirits amid the tragedy, they all later took to their social media pages to express their heartbreak over the situation.

“I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today,” Kelce tweeted Wednesday night. “My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”

The shooting left 22 injured at the parade on Wednesday. AFP via Getty Images

Although the tight end’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was not at the parade, she still donated $100,000 to Lopez-Galvan’s family.

“Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss,” Swift wrote underneath her contribution on their GoFundMe. With love, Taylor Swift.”


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Patrick, for his part, simply said he was “Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.”

Patrick and Brittany, who caught heat for going to a bar after the tragedy, have both spoken out on social media. Emily Bushman / Instagram

Brittany also spoke out about the “horrible and traumatizing” event on her Instagram Story.

“Shooting people is never the answer,” the mom of two wrote at the time. “Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is rough.”

“Highly embarrassed and disappointed in this, Super Bowl wins will never be the same because of this, it’s devastating,” she continued.

“Lives lost and people injured during something that was suppose [sic] to be a celebration,” she added.

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