The Wisconsin city of Waukesha is mourning the loss of multiple bystanders, including children after a red SUV plowed through a Christmas parade on Sunday evening. More than 20 people were struck. …
Police canvass the streets in downtown Waukesha, Wis., after a vehicle plowed into a Christmas parade hitting more than 20 people Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.is mourning the loss of multiple bystanders, including children after a red SUV plowed through a Christmas parade on Sunday evening. More than 20 people were struck.
At 4:39 p.m. local time, the vehicle drove through the barricades heading westbound on Main Street, confirmed police chief Dan Thomspon at a press conference. As next of kin notifications remain ongoing, law enforcement is unable to share the total number of losses. A person of interest is in custody, police are no longer searching for the SUV involved in the tragedy. It is unknown at this time if terrorism played a factor. A new update will be shared with the media at 1 p.m. on Monday.
“Today we experienced an awful, senseless tragedy,” said Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly, who walked in the parade when the celebration kicked off, at a media briefing. “Today our community faced horror and tragedy in what should’ve been a community celebration. I’m deeply saddened to know that so many in our community went to a parade but ended up dealing with injury and heartache. My heart goes out to all those affected by this senseless act.
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