5 Dead, 40 Injured after SUV hits Wisconsin Christmas Parade

Five people were killed and more than 40 injured during SUV plowed into a holiday parade in Waukesha on Sunday afternoon.

Aurora told in a statement that is treating at least 28 people including 15 were taken to Children’s Wisconsin and 13 at Medical Center in Summit.

A source Sandra Peterson said that some of its students were injured, among the injured, are our Catholic priests, as well as Catholic school children.

A shelter-in-place alert sent to some Waukesha residents’ cellphones was intended to assist authorities in investigating the incident, the chief said.

Mayor Shawn Reilly said at an earlier news conference that it was “a tragic situation for the city of Waukesha.” You can also read more about the top 5 causes of Global warming.

Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson told a news conference in the evening that an officer opened fire while trying to stop the SUV and no one was injured. The car was recovered, Thompson said.

Someone with an important criminal history was interrogated overnight. Investigators are investigating the possibility that anyone behind the wheel was involved in a previous incident involving a knife and fled when the car arrived at the parade just after 4:30 p.m.

Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson told a news conference in the evening that an officer opened fire while trying to stop the SUV and no one was injured. The car was recovered, Thompson said.

An FBI spokesman said the bureau was aware of the incident but local authorities would lead the investigation.

Gregor described the path as “full” with processionists and spectators. The suburban Milwaukee event billed as the 58th Annual Christmas Parade in Waukesha was canceled in 2020 due to the epidemic.

Wisconsin State Treasurer candidate Angelito Tenorio said he ended the parade with the Waukesha County Democratic Party when the car was speeding on the route.

Thompson later said Sunday that roads in the area of ​​the incident would remain closed and Monday classes for Waukesha public schools have been canceled.