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His name is Darrel Edward Brooks. He intentionally plowed his SUV into a crowd at a Christmas Parada in Waukesha, Wisconsin, murdering five and injuring twenty others in an angry rampage Sunday night. He should be in jail, but was released on lenient bail policies. Brooks had a domestic dispute before going on the deadly rampage. He has a long violent criminal record and a history of spewing anti-white racism and Black Lives Matter communist propaganda on social media.
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 39-year-old man is facing five counts of murder, after plowing into the Waukesha Christmas Parade in Wisconsin, just west of Milwaukee, on Sunday, killing five people and injuring 48 others.
Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said Darrell Brooks is facing five counts of first-degree intentional homicide, and could face additional charges.READ MORE:Suspect In Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy, Darrell Brooks, Charged With Murder
“We are confident he acted alone. There is no evidence that this is a terrorist incident,” he said.
Thompson said Brooks was involved in a domestic incident shortly before plowing into the crowd, but there is no evidence he was targeting anyone in the parade. Thompson said police did not have time to respond to the domestic incident before Brooks drove his SUV into the parade, so he could not provide details on the domestic incident on Monday afternoon.
#BREAKING: Police confirm at least 5 died this evening in Waukesha
Over *40 injured* … many of them children @cbschicago #Waukesha #waukeshaChristmasParade pic.twitter.com/ZCz2T8WFD9
— Marissa Parra (@MarParNews) November 22, 2021
Online court records showed a person named Darrell Brooks, with a birthdate making him 39, has two open criminal cases in Milwaukee County. In one case, filed Nov. 5, he is charged with resisting or obstructing an officer, reckless homicide, disorderly conduct, bail jumping and battery. Records show $1,000 bond was posted on Friday.
Thompson confirmed an officer opened fire on Brooks’ vehicle as the red SUV during the incident to try to stop the vehicle, but stopped firing due to the large crowd at the parade. No one was injured by gunfire, and the officer who opened fire has been placed on administrative leave.
Those who died after being struck by Brooks’ vehicle ranged in age from 52 to 81.
As of 9:55 a.m. Monday, Children’s Wisconsin reported treating 18 children who were injured during the parade. Children’s Wisconsin said the children injured ranged in age from 3 to 16 years old and included three sets of siblings.
Health officials said the 18 children treated suffered injuries from facial abrasions and broken bones, to serious head injuries. Six of the patients were sent to surgery last night and two additional patients are undergoing surgery Monday.
Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said a prayer vigil would be held at 5 p.m. Friday in Cutler Park.
“Last night we experienced a senseless tragedy. Many of us were participants in the parade and witnessed these horrific actions. We are all trying to process what we experienced,” he said.
Debris litters the street at a crime scene on November 21, 2021 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Performing group, the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies posted on Facebook saying their members were among those killed at the parade. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, who range in age from early 50s to mid 70s, performs in 25 parades a year.
In the post, the group stated:“The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies are devastated by this terrible tragedy with of loss of life and injuries in the Waukesha Christmas parade.Our group was doing what they loved, performing in front of crowds in a parade putting smiles on faces of all ages, filling them with joy and happiness. While performing the grannies enjoyed hearing the crowds cheers and applause which certainly brought smiles to their faces and warmed their hearts.Those who died were extremely passionate Grannies. Their eyes gleamed…..joy of being a Grannie. They were the glue….held us together.Our hearts are heavy at this most difficult time, as more information and updates become available it will be posted . Please keep them their families, friends, the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies and everyone who lives have forever changed in your thoughts and prayers.”
“Those who died were extremely passionate Grannies”
Heartbreaking update from the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies… it appears from their update they were among those killed at #waukeshaChristmasParade 💔@cbschicago #WaukeshaWisconsin pic.twitter.com/rKq3gJq9eS
— Marissa Parra (@MarParNews) November 22, 2021
Police say Brooks drove through barricades and into the parade.
From the City of #Waukesha’s Facebook page:
Nothing visually graphic,, but notice the moment you hear screams and see some of crowd jumping in alarm
Looks like a possible cop running 10 seconds in and several cop cars racing in a minute later@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/3srW5Y94He
— Marissa Parra (@MarParNews) November 22, 2021
READ MORE:Waukesha Christmas Parade: What We Know So Far
Graphic video posted online shows a red SUV drive into the parade, striking a number of people, including members of a high school marching band. Others can be seen running away and screaming as the SUV continued on while others run to the aid of victims lying in the road.
“Today we experienced a horrible senseless tragedy,” Reilly said Sunday night. “My heart goes out to all those affected by this senseless act. “
Photos posted by CBS 58 show what appears to be the red SUV parked outside a home after the incident.
Photos appear to show the red SUV involved in the Waukesha Holiday Parade incident. Follow updates here: https://t.co/sjcTvuk2Du pic.twitter.com/hfN0avE9Hp
— CBS 58 News (@CBS58) November 22, 2021
Brooks was arrested shortly after plowing into the crowd, and his SUV was recovered from 338 Maple Avenue.
Credit: Abby Brinkman
Another video posted on Twitter showed a number small groupings on the street providing aid to injured individuals lying on the ground.
Thompson said some of those injured were taken by police to hospitals, and others were taken by family members.
Police in Waukesha are urging people to avoid the downtown area. CBS 2’s Marissa Parra noted a number of streets blocked off in the area in the aftermath. Thompson said roads will remain closed in the area for 24 hours.
Here in #Waukesha
So many streets blocked off— see map for reference @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/bOR2K0YYFO
— Marissa Parra (@MarParNews) November 22, 2021
Witnesses originally reported hearing shots fired during the incident. Police now confirm those shots came from an officer. They do not believe anyone inside the vehicle fired any shots and say no bystanders were injured.
Police cordon off a crime scene on November 21, 2021 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Thompson said the officer who fired his weapon has been with the department for 6.5 years.
“I could see kids on the ground, little bodies on the street… I’m still in shock”
We just interviewed a #waukeshaChristmasParade witness. She says many of those injured were wearing parade costumes
At 10 @cbschicago live in #waukesha pic.twitter.com/gWAMjZCsCr
— Marissa Parra (@MarParNews) November 22, 2021
A witness who was at the parade described the scene, saying many of those injured were in parade costumes.
“I could see kids on the ground, little bodies on the street. I’m still in shock.”
The School District of Waukesha canceled classes for all students on Monday and Tuesday, and classes will resume next Monday, after the Thanksgiving break. There will also be additional counselors available during the school day this week at all buildings for students who need support.MORE NEWS:Dr. Ngozi Ezike Teams Up With Forest Park School District To Get More Kids Vaccinated Against COVID
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee addressed the tragedy with the following statement:Our prayers are with the people who have been injured and killed during the tragic incident in Waukesha.Among the injured are one of our Catholic priests, as well as multiple parishioners and Waukesha Catholic school children.Please join us in prayer for all those involved, their families, and those who are traumatized from witnessing the horrible scene.
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