A "person of interest" is in custody, police chief says
Wisconsin Police Chief Dan Thompson (CNN)
Waukesha, Wisconsin, Police Chief Dan Thompson said a "person of interest" is in custody following the incident at the Waukesha Christmas Parade.
Thompson said police were no longer looking for a suspect's vehicle.
"This is still a very fluid investigation," he said.
9:06 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
Police chief says there are "some fatalities" following Waukesha parade incident
There are "some fatalities" after an SUV plowed through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Police Chief Dan Thompson said, but he did not specify how many.
"The vehicle struck more than 20 individuals, some of the individuals were children and some fatalities as a result of this incident," he said.
Earlier today, Thompson said more than 20 people were injured in the incident.
9:04 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
NOW: Officials give an update on the Wisconsin Christmas Parade incident
(CNN)
Law enforcement officials are now giving an update about the incident at the Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade.
What we know so far: More than 20 people were injured when an SUV ran into crowds gathered for the parade, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said earlier today.
Officials have recovered the suspected vehicle, and they are looking into a person of interest, Thompson said.
He added there are currently no other threats.
9:02 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
White House offers assistance to state and local officials after Waukesha incident
From CNN’S Arlette Saenz
The White House is in touch with state and local officials to offer support and assistance following the incident in Waukesha, Wisconsin, according to a White House official.
“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.”
More than 20 people were injured during the incident, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said earlier today.
8:57 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
ATF agents assisting Waukesha Police
Special agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have responded to assist Waukesha Police, according to Erik Longnecker, acting division chief of the Public Affairs Division of the ATF.
Earlier this evening, the FBI said it was aware of the incident at Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade, where an SUV ran through a crowd Sunday night.
More than 20 people were injured during the incident, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said earlier today.
8:52 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
Waukesha official: "There was so much joy and holiday spirit in the air before all this happened"
From CNN’s Joe Sutton
Waukesha Alderman Don Paul Browne tells CNN he was participating in today's Christmas parade, but said he was out of the parade before the incident occurred.
“This is so sad and senseless," he said. "There was so much joy and holiday spirit in the air before all this happened."
He urged people to "keep our victims, families and our community in your thoughts and prayers.”
More than 20 people were injured Sunday when an SUV plowed into Waukesha's holiday parade.
8:44 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
Shelter in place ordered for portions of Waukesha
From CNN’s Natasha Chen and Conor Powell
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The Waukesha Police Department has sent a push alert to cell phones in the area asking those “within a ½ mile radius of the 5 points downtown” to immediately shelter in place.
Police did not provide additional information for the alert.
8:44 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
Witness describes seeing vehicle plow into band: "It was not something that I wanted to see"
From CNN’s Joe Sutton
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Angela O’Boyle, who lives in an apartment on the fifth floor which overlooks the Waukesha Christmas parade route, told CNN’s Natasha Chen she was on the balcony watching tonight.
“The next thing I heard were screams and turned my head and saw the car come and plow into the band that was just pass my balcony at that point," she said.
She added, "It hit at least two people right away and rolled over them. And then continued down the road to People’s Park, which is at the end of the block – and then kept going, it didn’t stop.”
Boyle said she heard screaming and people yelling out their children’s names.
She went on to say, “it was not something that I wanted to see.”
8:14 p.m. ET, November 21, 2021
Wisconsin senator thanks officials and community members responding to parade crash
From CNN’s Colin McCullough
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said he is offering his “thoughts and prayers” for the victims in Waukesha.
"My gratitude for all law enforcement, medical personnel, and community members who are responding," he tweeted.
More than 20 people were injured when an SUV ran into crowds gathered for the Waukesha Christmas Parade this evening.
Officials are expected to give an update on the incident at 8:30 p.m. ET.