At least 18 children are hospitalized after an SUV barrels into the Waukesha Christmas parade
There are indications the driver was fleeing another incident when he drove into the parade route, according to multiple law enforcement sources familiar with preliminary investigation findings.
So far, there is no known connection to international or domestic terrorism, and it does not appear to be connected to the recent verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the sources said.
The White House is in touch with state and local officials, according to a White House official, and President Joe Biden has been briefed.
"The White House is closely monitoring the situation in Waukesha and our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by this terrible incident," a White House official said. "We have reached out to state and local officials to offer any support and assistance as needed."
Authorities in Wisconsin have identified the driver of a red SUV who they say intentionally drove his SUV through barricades and into a crowd celebrating the Waukesha Christmas parade.
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Officials have identified a man taken into custody after a speeding vehicle ploughed into Christmas parade in the US state of Wisconsin, US media report.
Sources told US outlets Darrell Edward Brooks Jr, 39, drove the red SUV that hit and killed at least five people and injured over 40 others in Waukesha.
School children and a dance troupe of grannies are believed to be among the victims of Sunday's tragedy.
Police declined to confirm or deny the identity of the suspect to the BBC.
The incident does not appear "at this time" to be an act of terrorism, an official said earlier.
At least five people, aged 52 to 81, were killed when an SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration.
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