Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, has been identified as the Waukesha parade’s person of interest. Brooks, also known as MathBoi Fly, was quickly arrested after the tragedy. He is a local rapper with a very long violent criminal history.
Parade tragedy started as a holiday event
Here’s what is known about the Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas parade tragedy.
Local police Chief Dan Thompson says that five people were killed and more than 45 were injured during the vehicle’s rampage. At least 12 children were hit. And some of the injured remain in critical condition.
Officials reported on Monday that 18 children were treated at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
Brooks is accused of speeding through barricades and running his red SUV into parade-goers. Sunday’s horror took place as families and performers were celebrating the Waukesha annual holiday parade.
Police opened fire on the SUV after it plowed through the parade. As the SUV ran through another barrier and sped off a Facebook live-stream captured the event. The police had a good description of the vehicle and the first three letters on the license plate ADP.
