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At least five people are dead and 40 injured after a vehicle barreled through a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, according to the city government.
“At this time, we can confirm that 5 people are deceased and over 40 are injured,” the government posted on its social media sites late Sunday.
“However, these numbers may change as we collect additional information,” it added.
A large section of Main Street remains closed as the investigation continues.
The Green Bay Packers have released a statement this evening offering their condolences and thoughts to the community of Waukesha.
The team, which is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, called for the statewide community to “come together to support each other in these difficult times.”
US President Joe Biden was briefed this evening on the incident in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where an SUV plowed through a holiday parade, a White House official says.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee released a statement confirming some of their members were injured in the parade tragedy, including children who attend the Waukesha Catholic school and one of their Catholic priests.
Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said police are working with the medical examiner’s office to confirm the identifies of the fatalities – and will not release the number of deceased until the next of kin are notified.
Thompson also said roads will remain closed for at least 24 hours.
A press conference will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. ET at the Waukesha City Hall, he said.
At least 28 patients are being treating after an SUV plowed into crowds at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Sunday night, two local hospitals said.
Children’s Wisconsin – a pediatric hospital in Milwaukee – says it is treating 15 patients who were hurt in the parade tragedy.
Aurora Medical Center-Summit, a hospital in Waukesha County, told CNN Sunday night it is treating 13 patients.
Three are listed in critical condition, four in serious condition and six in fair condition.
“We are deeply saddened by today’s senseless tragedy and our hearts are with the Waukesha community,” a statement from the hospital said.
Previously, the hospital said it was treating 12 patients.
Waukesha officials announced there were multiple fatalities in the incident but did not provide a specific number as families are notified.
The School District of Waukesha has canceled classes on Monday after an SUV plowed into crowds at a Christmas parade in the Wisconsin city Sunday night.
“The District will have additional counselors available at all buildings for all students and staff in need of support services,” a message on the school district website said.
City and law enforcement officials said there were “some fatalities” and 23 people – including 12 minors – were injured in the incident.
A person of interest is in custody following the parade crash, police said.
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, who represents the district in which the parade was held, tweeted out guidance to his constituents searching for family following the SUV incident.
“If you are searching for family, please go to the Waukesha Metro Center, 212 E Saint Paul Ave,” he tweeted.
“I continue to monitor the situation as full details come to light and I’m thankful for all of the first responders who are answering the call for help,” he wrote in a subsequent tweet.
Multiple people were killed after an SUV plowed into crowds at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Sunday night, officials said.
City and law enforcement officials just gave an update on the incident. Many details are still unclear, but here’s what we know so far:
A police officer discharged his weapon at the suspect’s vehicle to try to stop it, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Police Chief Dan Thompson said.
The SUV ran into crowds gathered for the parade in Waukesha, injuring 23 people, including 12 minors.
“No bystanders were injured by a result of the weapon discharge,” Thompson said.
The officer has been with the police department for six and a half years, he added.
A total of 23 people, including 12 pediatric patients, were taken to the hospital after an SUV plowed through a Christmas parade in downtown Waukesha, Fire Chief Steven Howard said at a news conference.
“The city of Waukesha Fire Department and its partners transported a total of 11 adults and 12 pediatric patients to six area hospitals,” he said.
He said they did not have specific information about the injuries at this time.
Howard noted there were “some fatalities,” but added, “we do not have any detailed information on the fatalities at this time.”
Waukesha, Wisconsin, Police Chief Dan Thompson said a “person of interest” is in custody following the incident at the Waukesha Christmas Parade.
Thompson said police were no longer looking for a suspect’s vehicle.
There are “some fatalities” after an SUV plowed through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Police Chief Dan Thompson said, but he did not specify how many.
“The vehicle struck more than 20 individuals, some of the individuals were children and some fatalities as a result of this incident,” he said.
Earlier today, Thompson said more than 20 people were injured in the incident.
Law enforcement officials are now giving an update about the incident at the Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade.
What we know so far: More than 20 people were injured when an SUV ran into crowds gathered for the parade, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said earlier today.
Officials have recovered the suspected vehicle, and they are looking into a person of interest, Thompson said.
He added there are currently no other threats.
The White House is in touch with state and local officials to offer support and assistance following the incident in Waukesha, Wisconsin, according to a White House official.
More than 20 people were injured during the incident, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said earlier today.
Special agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have responded to assist Waukesha Police, according to Erik Longnecker, acting division chief of the Public Affairs Division of the ATF.
Earlier this evening, the FBI said it was aware of the incident at Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade, where an SUV ran through a crowd Sunday night.
More than 20 people were injured during the incident, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said earlier today.
Waukesha Alderman Don Paul Browne tells CNN he was participating in today’s Christmas parade, but said he was out of the parade before the incident occurred.
He urged people to “keep our victims, families and our community in your thoughts and prayers.”
More than 20 people were injured Sunday when an SUV plowed into Waukesha’s holiday parade.
The Waukesha Police Department has sent a push alert to cell phones in the area asking those “within a ½ mile radius of the 5 points downtown” to immediately shelter in place.
Police did not provide additional information for the alert.
Angela O’Boyle, who lives in an apartment on the fifth floor which overlooks the Waukesha Christmas parade route, told CNN’s Natasha Chen she was on the balcony watching tonight.
“The next thing I heard were screams and turned my head and saw the car come and plow into the band that was just pass my balcony at that point,” she said.
She added, “It hit at least two people right away and rolled over them. And then continued down the road to People’s Park, which is at the end of the block – and then kept going, it didn’t stop.”
Boyle said she heard screaming and people yelling out their children’s names.
She went on to say, “it was not something that I wanted to see.”
