Criminal Homicide Charges Expected In Waukesha SUV Attack Today

WAUKESHA, WI – NOVEMBER 22: Debris left following a driver plowing into the Christmas parade on Main Street in downtown November 22, 2021 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Five individuals have been left useless after an individual driving an S.U.V. entered the parade route and proceeded to strike dozens of individuals. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

The suspected killer within the lethal automobile assault in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, November 21, has been named, and prices are anticipated to be filed in court docket later at the moment, together with 5 counts of felony murder and others but to be decided. Authorities state that 39-year-old Darrell Brooks Jr. is the only real suspect within the tragic incident that left 5 individuals useless and greater than 40 injured.

Mr. Brooks is accused of deliberately driving his crimson SUV by way of police barricades and right into a Christmas parade late Sunday afternoon, indiscriminately hanging various attendees. Initially, he was solely wished for questioning, however it now seems that he’ll face prices.

The Suspect

Brooks was beforehand imprisoned however had been launched after posting solely $1,000 for bail. The suspect has a prolonged felony document, together with violent crimes and intercourse crimes. Fox News reported:

“Waukesha parade attack suspect Darrell Brooks is a convicted sex offender who is wanted in Nevada for failure to obey sex offender laws, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

“Brooks was convicted in 2006 of having sex with a 15-year-old and conceiving a child with her. He was sentenced to probation but was arrested for failure to obey sex offender laws in 2016. Brooks then jumped bail on that charge and never appeared in court.”

Bail Issues

The Milwaukee District Attorney’s workplace on Monday acknowledged that it had set an “inappropriately low” bond earlier within the month. “The state’s bail recommendation in this case was inappropriately low in light of the nature of the recent charges and the pending charges against Mr. Brooks,” in line with the assertion. “The bail recommendation in this case is not consistent with the approach of the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office toward matters involving violent crime, nor was it consistent with the risk assessment of the defendant prior to setting of bail.”

(Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

The New York Post reported that “Brooks was out on $1,000 cash bail at the time of Sunday’s tragedy after he allegedly punched the mother of his child and purposefully ran her ‘over with his vehicle’ in a Milwaukee gas station parking lot on Nov. 2, according to court documents.” He additionally has a pending case in Milwaukee for possession of an unlawful firearm and reckless endangerment.

Brooks’ social media exercise reveals an affinity for the Black Lives Matter motion. He had quite a few posts about tales of black males being shot by police. He additionally posted a number of memes decrying white supremacy and capitalism.

The authorities have acknowledged that the parade assault was “not a terrorist event” and that Brooks had been concerned in a home violence incident from which he was fleeing on the time.

Charges are Forthcoming

The Waukesha County District Attorney’s workplace launched an announcement saying that preliminary prices are anticipated to be filed towards Brooks on Tuesday afternoon. “We are working closely with the City of Waukesha Police Department to review the matter and decide what criminal charges will be issued. Initial charges are expected to be filed tomorrow,” the assertion learn. “Additional charges will be considered at a later time, as the investigation unfolds and the full extent of injuries is known.”

There will possible be extra particulars launched as info turns into accessible. But one factor is evident: No matter how this example shakes out, it’s positive to be politicized.

~ Read extra from Jeff Charles.