Waukesha Parade Deaths: Gov. Evers Orders Flags To Half-Staff

Waukesha WI

22 November, 2021

9:37 AM

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WAUKESHA, WI — Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on Monday in the wake of the multiple deaths and dozens of injuries that occurred in Waukesha on Sunday when a car broke through barricades and struck numerous people walking in the city's holiday parade. Evers ordered the U.S. and Wisconsin flags on all state grounds, buildings and military installations to be flown at half-staff until sunset Monday "as we continue to pray for the Waukesha community and the kids, loved ones, and neighbors whose lives were forever changed by an unthinkable tragedy last night," he posted in a tweet Monday morning. Evers also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff during the days of each victim's funeral. So far, police have confirmed at least five people are dead following the tragedy. At least 48 were injured when the car drove through the crowd, authorities said at a news conference Monday. During a news conference Monday, officials identified the suspected driver as Darrell Brooks and said he faces at least five charges of first-degree intentional homicide. Police added there was no evidence of domestic terrorism. "While much is still unknown, including the full extent of injuries and the number of lives lost, the people of Wisconsin pray for the Waukesha community and those affected and mourn the loss of life that occurred," Evers' flag order read. More Coverage: Waukesha Christmas Parade: Dancing Grannies Members Among 5 Dead Among those killed in the parade Sunday were members of the Dancing Grannies, the group confirmed Monday via social media. Others hit by the car Sunday included children. "I walked in the parade at the beginning, I saw the happy children sitting on the curb," Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said at a news conference Sunday. "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."