The scene in Waukesha Sunday.Photo: City of WaukeshaThe Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is sharing some much-needed good news in the wake of thetragedy in Waukeshaon Sunday.In a release sent to PEOPLE on Wednesday afternoon, a hospital representative was “thankful to share” that three children injured in the car rampage have been released in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.“We are thankful to share that three more kids injured on Sunday will be home for Thanksgiving, where they will continue their recovery,” the statement read.Ten patients continue to be cared for at Children’s Wisconsin, officials said in the release. Five are in critical condition, two in fair condition, and three in good condition.“No matter where our patients and families are, we are committed to supporting their physical and emotional needs,” they added. “We also are committed to supporting kids and families who are reflecting on the tragedy and the impact it has had on their lives.“Families who need support can call the Children’s Wisconsin Mental and Behavioral Health Helpline at 414-266-6500. Individuals also can call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990.RELATED VIDEO: Drake Speaks Out on ‘Devastating’ Astroworld Tragedy: ‘My Heart Is Broken’On Sunday, a man identified as Darrell Brooks allegedly drove his vehicle along a Christmas parade route in Waukesha, Wisconsin.Five people were later pronounced dead as a result of the attack, with a sixth person — 8-year-old Jackson Sparks —succumbing to his injuries on Tuesday.A representative from Children’s Wisconsin previously confirmed that 16 children has been admitted to the facility after being injured at the parade.“Two families were able to take their children home Monday, where they will continue to recover physically and emotionally from this tragic event. The conditions of the 13 other patients being cared for at Children’s are: six in critical condition, three in fair condition, four in good condition,” the representative said in a statement Tuesday.Previously, it was reported that thefive people who had diedfrom Sunday’s tragedy were Tammy Durand, 52; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanne Owens, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Wilhelm ‘Bill’ Hospel, 82.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Three of the victims were marching with the Dancing Grannies, a dance troupe of women over the age of 50, when they were struck.Charging documents have revealed that a total of 62 people were injured,NPR,CNNandABC Newsreport.Police alleged Monday that Brooks barreled into the parade following a “domestic dispute,” but no further information about the dispute was released.Brooks has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the paradegoers’ deaths, and authorities say that he could face additional charges as the investigation continues.He appeared in court Tuesday, though it is not yet clear if he has entered a plea to the charges against him.If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
The scene in Waukesha Sunday.Photo: City of Waukesha
The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is sharing some much-needed good news in the wake of thetragedy in Waukeshaon Sunday.In a release sent to PEOPLE on Wednesday afternoon, a hospital representative was “thankful to share” that three children injured in the car rampage have been released in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.“We are thankful to share that three more kids injured on Sunday will be home for Thanksgiving, where they will continue their recovery,” the statement read.Ten patients continue to be cared for at Children’s Wisconsin, officials said in the release. Five are in critical condition, two in fair condition, and three in good condition.“No matter where our patients and families are, we are committed to supporting their physical and emotional needs,” they added. “We also are committed to supporting kids and families who are reflecting on the tragedy and the impact it has had on their lives.“Families who need support can call the Children’s Wisconsin Mental and Behavioral Health Helpline at 414-266-6500. Individuals also can call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990.RELATED VIDEO: Drake Speaks Out on ‘Devastating’ Astroworld Tragedy: ‘My Heart Is Broken’On Sunday, a man identified as Darrell Brooks allegedly drove his vehicle along a Christmas parade route in Waukesha, Wisconsin.Five people were later pronounced dead as a result of the attack, with a sixth person — 8-year-old Jackson Sparks —succumbing to his injuries on Tuesday.A representative from Children’s Wisconsin previously confirmed that 16 children has been admitted to the facility after being injured at the parade.“Two families were able to take their children home Monday, where they will continue to recover physically and emotionally from this tragic event. The conditions of the 13 other patients being cared for at Children’s are: six in critical condition, three in fair condition, four in good condition,” the representative said in a statement Tuesday.Previously, it was reported that thefive people who had diedfrom Sunday’s tragedy were Tammy Durand, 52; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanne Owens, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Wilhelm ‘Bill’ Hospel, 82.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Three of the victims were marching with the Dancing Grannies, a dance troupe of women over the age of 50, when they were struck.Charging documents have revealed that a total of 62 people were injured,NPR,CNNandABC Newsreport.Police alleged Monday that Brooks barreled into the parade following a “domestic dispute,” but no further information about the dispute was released.Brooks has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the paradegoers’ deaths, and authorities say that he could face additional charges as the investigation continues.He appeared in court Tuesday, though it is not yet clear if he has entered a plea to the charges against him.If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is sharing some much-needed good news in the wake of thetragedy in Waukeshaon Sunday.
In a release sent to PEOPLE on Wednesday afternoon, a hospital representative was “thankful to share” that three children injured in the car rampage have been released in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
“We are thankful to share that three more kids injured on Sunday will be home for Thanksgiving, where they will continue their recovery,” the statement read.
Ten patients continue to be cared for at Children’s Wisconsin, officials said in the release. Five are in critical condition, two in fair condition, and three in good condition.
“No matter where our patients and families are, we are committed to supporting their physical and emotional needs,” they added. “We also are committed to supporting kids and families who are reflecting on the tragedy and the impact it has had on their lives.”
Families who need support can call the Children’s Wisconsin Mental and Behavioral Health Helpline at 414-266-6500. Individuals also can call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990.
RELATED VIDEO: Drake Speaks Out on ‘Devastating’ Astroworld Tragedy: ‘My Heart Is Broken’
On Sunday, a man identified as Darrell Brooks allegedly drove his vehicle along a Christmas parade route in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Five people were later pronounced dead as a result of the attack, with a sixth person — 8-year-old Jackson Sparks —succumbing to his injuries on Tuesday.
A representative from Children’s Wisconsin previously confirmed that 16 children has been admitted to the facility after being injured at the parade.
“Two families were able to take their children home Monday, where they will continue to recover physically and emotionally from this tragic event. The conditions of the 13 other patients being cared for at Children’s are: six in critical condition, three in fair condition, four in good condition,” the representative said in a statement Tuesday.
Previously, it was reported that thefive people who had diedfrom Sunday’s tragedy were Tammy Durand, 52; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanne Owens, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Wilhelm ‘Bill’ Hospel, 82.
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
Three of the victims were marching with the Dancing Grannies, a dance troupe of women over the age of 50, when they were struck.
Charging documents have revealed that a total of 62 people were injured,NPR,CNNandABC Newsreport.
Police alleged Monday that Brooks barreled into the parade following a “domestic dispute,” but no further information about the dispute was released.
Brooks has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the paradegoers' deaths, and authorities say that he could face additional charges as the investigation continues.
He appeared in court Tuesday, though it is not yet clear if he has entered a plea to the charges against him.
If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
source: people.com
