Catholic Mom Killed in Kansas City Parade Shooting, Bishops Pray for Victims

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Bishops are praying for the victims of the shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl Rally. 

One person was killed and more than 20 others wounded.

Kansas City Police Chief, Stacey Graves, sayid the shooting appears to be a result of a personal dispute between several people.

Police have taken three people into custody.

Local Kansas bishops responded to the tragedy calling for prayers and unity.

Bishop James Johnston of Kansas City, St. Joseph, Missouri shared a message on facebook, saying:

“On this first day of Lent, we turn to God for mercy and healing for our broken world.”

Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas also encouraging people to turn to their faith,saying:

“Let us now remain united in prayer for healing, both physically and mentally, for the victims, their families, and all who are understandably shaken by the heartbreaking event near union station.”

The person killed was a Catholic mom of two.

Lisa Lopez-Galvan was a beloved dj for a Kansas City Radio Station and an active parishioner at Sacred Heart-Guadalupe Parish.

Her fellow parishioners say she was devoted to the church and her loss was “devastating” to the community. 

Lopez-Galvan died in the hospital during surgery after a gunshot wound to her abdomen.