UPDATE: Nov. 24, 2021 – 11:45 a.m.

A sixth person has died from injuries sustained in the incident. According to CNN, a child was the latest fatality from the Waukesha Holiday Parade, where Darrell Brooks is accused of driving into a crowd.  

The other victims have been identified as:  

• 79-year-old Virginia Sorenson 
• 71-year-old Leanna Owen 
• 52-year-old Tamara Durand 
• 52-year-old Jane Kulich 
• 81-year-old Wilhelm Hospel 

UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2021 – 11:15 a.m.

Police have identified 39-year-old Darrell Brooks as a suspect in the case, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

At least five people have been killed and dozens injured after a car drove into a crowd at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.   

According to NBC News, city officials confirmed more than 40 people were hurt when a red SUV rammed into the crowd. The number of fatalities and injuries is expected to rise as more information becomes available.  

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Though the circumstances of the incident remain unclear, law enforcement officials confirmed a person of interest was questioned overnight. Police are examining the possibility that the driver was fleeing the scene of another incident.  

The red SUV crashed through barricades and an officer fired their weapon at the car in an attempt to stop it. It was then seen moving quickly down the parade path before ramming into a crowd of people, NBC News reported.  

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Hospitals in the area treated at least 28 people injured at the parade. Three of those patients were in critical condition. According to a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, at least one Catholic priest and several Catholic school children were hurt.  

As a result, streets in the area, as well as local businesses, remain closed. Waukesha Public Schools is also closed Monday.  

The event was Waukesha’s 58th Annual Christmas Parade, which was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorities do not believe the incident is connected to the not guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.  

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers responded to the tragedy on Facebook, saying, “Kathy and I are praying for Waukesha tonight and all the kids, families, and community members affected by this senseless act. I’m grateful for the first responders and folks who acted quickly to help, and we are in contact with local partners as we await more information.”  

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Biden has been briefed on the situation and their team will work closely with local officials to offer additional support.  

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