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Waukesha, Wisconsin

MorningLover — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:36:07 GMT

Just saw this online

Mass Causality Incident declared after car plows through parade in downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin

WAUKESHA, Wis. - An SUV sped into the Waukesha Holiday parade on Sunday around 4:30, leaving multiple people injured.

A live video feed of the parade from the city of Waukesha showed a red SUV breaking through barriers and speeding into the roadway where the parade was taking place.

A woman who lives on Main Street says she saw the SUV barrel through a dance team of girls between 9 and 15 years old. She says the immediate reaction was silence, followed by screaming, running, checking on those injured.

Officials said at least one person died and more than 20 injured. Police and family members drove the injured to local hospitals.

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meallen616 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:43:51 GMT

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:48:16 GMT

Milwaukee news channels are reporting that police have the red SUV and tthe name of a person of interest.

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MorningLover — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:53:53 GMT

Police in Waukesha are urging people to avoid the downtown area.

A public safety alert sent out Sunday night encouraged residents within a half mile radius of downtown to shelter in place and wait to be given an all clear message. ... “Tonight was a traumatic situation for the city of Waukesha," Mayor Shawn Reilly said.

The Carroll University campus is on lockdown due to an ongoing incident. Please stay safe and in your location until further notice and shelter in place.

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morganjen — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:00:56 GMT

I heard they have one person in custody, but two others are on the loose. That's why the shelter in place was announced.

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SharkE — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:14:01 GMT

new story every day.......

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Nancy Drew — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:23:23 GMT

Caught the car on video. They/he/she will be caught. The only good news.

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Oznell — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:29:18 GMT

The interviews I'm seeing on TV right now with parade attendees show parade watchers who appear to be "shell-shocked", even though they are giving coherent accounts-- they saw horrible carnage, that appeared out of nowhere.

11 adults, 12 child patients transported to six different hospitals.

Praying for these traumatized victims and spectators.

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BornToShop — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:29:19 GMT

...But why???

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:32:23 GMT

It occurs to me that the media is being given quite a picture of life in Wisconsin this week. As a resident, I wish it could be a more positive impression. Most of us really don't behave so badly.

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PamfromCT — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:55:40 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
It occurs to me that the media is being given quite a picture of life in Wisconsin this week. As a resident, I wish it could be a more positive impression. Most of us really don't behave so badly.

@deepwaterdotter, Nowadays, anything is possible anywhere.

We can only hope for positive change.

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gardenman — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:16:19 GMT

@BornToShop wrote:
...But why???

An early report is that he was involved in a nearby stabbing and was fleeing that scene when he found himself in the parade route.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:51:14 GMT

@deepwaterdotter I would never judge an entire state by what some groups do. I'm originally from So.Cal. where I spent my first 61 years and I still get sick of hearing "la la land" and "the land of the fruits and nuts." Stupid remarks.

I used to work with a woman from WI who was just as nice as could be!

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Queen of shop — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:11:46 GMT

The Associated Press just reported at least 5 people are dead. This is so sad.

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NYwoman — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:05:14 GMT

Just read 5 dead and 40 injured.

Citizen Free Press gives name and picture of suspect. He was released on bail 2 days ago and has a violent history. More info on news cite.

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on the bay — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:39:19 GMT

This is so so horrible and unbelievably heartbreaking. I can't imagine.Imagine your child dancing in the parade and then she's no longer here. This is another nightmare!

And I am so sad and horrified about the evil that keeps happening in this world!

A stupid, selfish person mows down precious human beings.

So hard not to be sad and depressed about this country!

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Johnnyeager — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:36:05 GMT

The suspect in custody is now being identified on multiple news outlets. He appears to be a career criminal with a very lengthy rap sheet, crimes ranging from the very violent to the insidious.

He was out on bail after his most recent encounter with law enforcement.

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eadu4 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:41:44 GMT

The person the police have arrested (the driver) has an extensive felony record. They are still looking for 2 others that escaped that were in the car with him. It seems he was fleeing a crime he committed and found him self in the middle of the parade.

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on the bay — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:26:10 GMT

Well, love who you can when you can. It looks like we can be here today, gone tomorrow (or next minute!!) So sick of this!

And yest there is the totally opposite of good and beautiful things in this world.

Just more and more bizarre. Like a dream and a nightmare all in the same day or night.

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Isobel Archer — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:55:16 GMT

Darrell Brooks Jr.