Officials Announce Mistake Was Made in Release of Christmas Parade Massacre Suspect, Investigation Underway
Now that Darrell Brooks of Milwaukee has been named as a suspect in the Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade attack, the Milwuakee County district attorney is saying he never should have been cut free on such skimpy bail.
At least five people were killed and more than 40 injured when an SUV plowed through the parade Sunday afternoon.
Brooks, who is the only suspect in the case, has had two brushes with low bail this year.
Brooks faced a variety of charges from a Nov. 5 incident. The charges include two felonies — felony bail jumping and second-degree recklessly endangering safety with domestic abuse assessments – and several misdemeanors — obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct and battery, both with domestic abuse assessments.
He posted $1,000 cash bail on Nov. 11.
DA says 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.
10 children in the ICU as a result of what happened in Waukesha. 6 are in critical condition.
BREAKING: The Milwaukee Co. District Attorney says Waukesha suspect Darrell Brooks should not have been released on such a low cash bond earlier this month. They are conducting an internal review.#Waukesha#waukeshaChristmasParadepic.twitter.com/GmUNOkwLpg