The tragedy occurred Sunday in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Twenty people were also hospitalized, including twelve children. A suspect was arrested but no track was preferred at this stage of the investigation.
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The Christmas parade was to be a party in Waukesha (Wisconsin). For hundreds of families had gathered, dressed warmly because of the cold, to watch the parade of school bands and many dance schools. Around 16 h 40, Sunday, November 21, a red SUV drove in the parade, causing a dozen victims. “Several” people were killed, according to the head of the local police, but the number has not been confirmed by authorities in the evening, waiting to contact all the bereaved families. Eleven adults and twelve children were admitted to nearby hospitals.
A person not identified, was arrested. The vehicle stopped and dented is in the hands of investigators. An officer allegedly fired several times toward the SUV, to stop his murderous career, when he was about to hit a roadblock. Amateur videos seized the car being back very quickly the procession without swerving, before rushing in an orchestra, then walking away. The roar of the crowd succeeded the musical instruments that punctuated the 58 th parade of history. Very quickly, in the general panic, relief is put in place to help the victims, on the asphalt of Main Street, the main artery of the city
shots to stop the murderous course of the SUV
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which is about thirty kilometers, said a priest and children of Waukesha Catholic school had been affected. Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, a friendly elderly women, all grandmothers, who used to participate in parades, also reported on Facebook that “group members and volunteers” were among the victims . In 2020, the Christmas parade was canceled because of the outbreak of Covid-19.
The police refused to give any indication of the first elements collected or favor one of three assumptions: an attack, a vehicle control loss or fleeing driver. A press conference is scheduled for Monday at noon. Meanwhile, an emergency center was set up for families in search of a loved one. The district schools will be closed Monday. The drama of the area is closed to the public for further investigation. Photos and television images showed blankets, chairs and push chairs scattered on the sidewalks. The Mayor Shawn Reilly, a qualified drama of “horrible act and meaningless.” Waukesha celebrating its 125 th anniversary. The White House announced that it was closely monitoring the situation and waiting for the first results of the investigation.