Mass Casualty Event At Waukesha Christmas Parade: Car Plows Through Police Barricade, Shoots At Bystanders

Video of the alleged vehicle captured speeding past spectators in the street.

Police said more than twenty people, including children, were injured, and an unknown number of people died, when a red SUV drove through the Waukesha Christmas parade on Sunday in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

City of Waukesha Police chief Daniel Thompson said a red SUV drove into the parade, striking people. An officer with six and a half years on the force discharged his weapon at the suspect's car to try and stop it, Thompson said.

The city's social media page showed a video of the parade in which a car sped past, followed by several police cars.

Police found the SUV and a person of interest was taken into custody.

According to Waukesha Fire chief Steven Howard, eleven adults and twelve children were taken to the hospital. The victims were transported to the hospital by ambulance, squad car, and by family members.

Police Chief Thompson stated, “We will not be releasing information of fatalities at this time while we are working on notifying the family members of the deceased.”

"Today we experienced a horrible, senseless tragedy," said Mayor Shawn Reilly in a news conference. "I walked in the parade at the beginning, I saw the happy children sitting on the curb. I saw the happy parents behind their children. I can still see the smiling faces. A parade is a celebration for our community. Today our community faced horror and tragedy in what should have been a community celebration. I'm deeply saddened to know that so many in our community went to a parade but ended up dealing with injury and heartache."

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a statement on Twitter: "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."

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow released a statement: "I had just finished participating in the parade with my wife when I noticed police sirens. Shortly afterward, I learned that a vehicle drove through the parade route injuring many people. Right now, we are still learning about what happened. This is an active investigation, and all updates tonight will come from our law enforcement partners. I have been in contact with Mayor Reilly and offered any resources the county could provide. I have also spoken with the Governor who offers his prayers and assistance. This is an unspeakable tragedy, affecting us all as we work to overcome an extremely challenging two years and resume our cherished holiday traditions. Keep the families affected in your thoughts as we work to offer whatever support we can."

Anklam, J. Waukesha Parade Suspect in RED SUV! Can be seen on FB LIVE. Please retweet. Multiple casualties. Twitter.

CBS News. "There were some fatalities:" Waukesha fire department officials say they have transported a total of 11 adults and 12 pediatric patients to area hospitals. Twitter.

CBS58 News. VIDEO: Vehicle speeds through Waukesha holiday parade. Twitter.

CBS58 Newsroom. 'Multiple' people dead and dozens injured after SUV drives through Waukesha Holiday Parade. CBS58.

Cheong, I. The suspects in Waukesha are three black males, one has been detained. At least two people have been confirmed dead so far. Twitter.
Footage of the attack in downtown Waukesha during the Christmas parade. A man saves a child from being struck. Twitter.

Cisk, C. Reports of mass causality in Waukesha. An SUV plowed through the Christmas Parade. Witnesses on the phone just told me several members of the “Dancing Grannies” were hit and are not moving. We are on the way. Twitter.

Cole. Here is the vehicle as captured on Waukesha’s livestream of the parade. Twitter.

Durden, T. Multiple Fatalities, 23 Hospitalized After SUV Plows Into Waukesha Parade; Person In Custody. Zero Hedge.

Heisler, Z. At the Waukesha Holiday parade and a car just broke through the police line, plowing through pedestrians and firing rounds out the window. Family and I are safe. Happened 20 feet in front of us. Twitter.

Hoyt, G. [VIDEOS] Wisconsin Mass Casualty Event, Car Plows Into Holiday Parade Before Opening Fire. Red Voice Media.

Intel Point ALERT. Dozens of injuries now reported after a suspect reportedly drove through police barricades at the Holiday Parade before opening fire. Updates to follow! Twitter.

Kraemer, S. This was recorded from the City of Waukesha’s Facebook account, which was streaming the parade. You can see a red SUV speed right past these band members, hear screams and then a law enforcement officer running. Twitter.

Lumpkin, T. TRIGGER WARNING: DISTURBING VIDEO. A viewer sent in horrifying video the moment a red SUV plowed through a crowd during the Waukesha Holiday Parade. Its currently unclear how many people have been injured. Updates to come on tmj4. Twitter.

Rife, A. WAUKESHA PARADE 9PM UPDATE: Waukesha schools will be closed tomorrow. Roads will remain closed for now. If you live inside the closed off area: law enforcement will accompany you to your home. Twitter.

Schwartz, M. Reported video shows police firing upon a car that allegedly ran through the middle of a downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin holiday parade. Twitter.
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Red SUV plowing through parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Twitter.