Waukesha Christmas parade, SUV plows into crowds; 5 dead, 40+ hurt

  • Source: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
  • Published: 11/21/2021 06:51 PM

VIDEO: Waukesha officials confirm five people are deceased and more than 40 hurt after an SUV driver sped through a police line and into a parade of Christmas marchers on Sunday, Nov. 21. The horrifying scene was captured by the city’s livestream and the cellphones of onlookers. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said late Sunday a person was in custody, but he did not give any indication of motive. The city has indicated in a tweet that when the area is open, any items for a temporary memorial be placed at Veterans Park in Waukesha. They also said, "Many people witnessed traumatic events this evening. If you need to talk with someone, please call 211." Meanwhile, Children's Wisconsin said 15 patients from this incident came to CHW.



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