More than 20 people were injured when a car sped into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Sunday, police said.
At 4:39 p.m. local time, a red SUV drove into the town's Christmas parade, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said at a press conference Sunday evening.
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People watch a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisc., on Nov. 21, 2021, shortly before an incident where a car drove into the parade, injuring more than 20, according to police.
The police department has recovered a vehicle allegedly associated with the incident and investigators are looking into a possible person of interest.
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"The FBI Milwaukee field office is aware of the reporting of an incident in Waukesha. The local and state authorities are leading the response," an FBI spokesperson told ABC News.
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Debris litters the street at a crime scene on Nov. 21, 2021, in Waukesha, Wisc.
Victims have been transported to hospitals via ambulances, police officers and family members, Thompson said.
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A police officer cordons off a crime scene on Nov. 21, 2021, in Waukesha, Wisc.
The Waukesha Police Department sent an emergency alert Sunday night saying: "If you are within a 1/2 mile radius of the 5 points downtown, shelter in place now. Wait for an all clear message."
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"Kathy and I are praying for Waukesha tonight and all the kids, families, and community members affected by this senseless act," Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers wrote on Twitter. "I'm grateful for the first responders and folks who acted quicklyto help, and we are in contact with local partners as we await more information."
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Police and emergency personnel work on a crime scene on Nov. 21, 2021, in Waukesha, Wisc.
The investigation is ongoing.