U.S. Police Identify Suspects and Victims by Shaking Car in Parade | Crime News

The police have identified the suspect on whom he is accused crossing Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, killing five and injuring dozens, 39-year-old Darrell E Brooks.

In a press conference on Monday, Waukesha police chief Dan Thompson said authorities had no evidence to indicate that Sunday’s incident was a “terrorist” attack.

The suspect “deliberately drove his SUV grenade through the barricades to a pile of people,” he told reporters.

“We have information that the suspect was involved in a domestic disorder before the incident, which is a few minutes earlier, and the suspect left that scene before the disturbance in the home,” he said.

Thompson named the five victims killed in the clashes – four women and a man between the ages of 52 and 81 – and said 48 people were also injured, including two children in critical condition.

The police chief said authorities believe he had acted only on the suspect, but an investigation into the possible motives is progressing. Police would recommend five counts of “intentional homicide,” Thompson added.

“We can say that the investigation has not indicated whether there is any type of terrorism, domestic or international,” he said.

A Red SUV The crowd marched quickly through the Waukesha Christmas parade, about 32 miles (20 miles) west of Milwaukee, on Sunday at approximately 16:39 (22:39 GMT).

Shortly after midnight, Waukesha City Council announced via Twitter that five people had been killed.

At the moment, we can confirm that 5 people are dead and more than 40 are injured. However, these numbers may change when we collect additional information. Many people have transported themselves to nearby hospitals. The Ertzaintza has arrested an interested person.

– cityofwaukesha (@CityofWaukesha) November 22, 2021

“I heard and saw people being beaten, but what you could do more than see is listen, and that sound was crazy,” Jodi Singsime, a 42-year-old nurse, took refuge in a store before going to help. injured, he told Reuters news agency.

Belen Santamaria, a 39-year-old factory worker who watched the parade from the sidewalk, said the car reached the crowd “at full speed”. “Then I started hearing people screaming,” he said.

Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly told reporters on Monday that the city has been holding a Christmas parade for nearly 60 years.

“Last night, that parade turned into a nightmare. Last night, many were seriously injured. Last night, lives were lost in the middle of what was supposed to be a celebration … We experienced a horrible tragedy. We have so much healing that needs to happen, ”Reilly said.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordered the U.S. and state flags to be placed in the middle of the pole on Monday in honor of the victims.

“Kathy and I are praying for Waukesha tonight and for all the children, families and community members affected by this senseless act,” Evers said on Twitter on Sunday. “I am grateful to those who provided the first response and the people who helped quickly, and we are in touch with local partners while we wait for more information.”

The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, a dance band that performs at parades, said members of the group died without identification when it happened.

“Those who died were passionate grandmothers. Their eyes shone … the joy of being a grandmother. They were glue… they held us together, ”the team said Facebook post.

“Our hearts are heavy at this difficult time. More information and updates will be published as they become available.”

Police identified five dead as Virginia Sorenson, LeAnna Owen, Tamara Durand, Jane Kulich and Wilhelm Hospel.

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden will receive “daily updates” on the tragedy.

“Our team has a close relationship with the local authorities to provide any support and assistance needed. Our hearts are with the families and the whole community,” he wrote. On Twitter.

On Monday, Biden said his administration is following the situation “very closely” and offered condolences to the families of the victims.