Child Injured At Christmas Parade Remains In Serious Condition

WAUKESHA, WI — One child remains in serious condition in Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee Hospital after being injured Nov. 21 in the Waukesha Christmas parade, the hospital announced Wednesday.

The hospital treated 18 children after a man drove an SUV through barricades and into a crowd of people at the parade in Waukesha. Six people were killed, and more than 60 injured.

Five children injured in the parade remain under treatment at Children’s Wisconsin, the hospital said.

One remains in serious condition, and four are in fair condition, the hospital said. Two other children were discharged and have returned home, the hospital said.

“While the medical conditions of the children involved have improved, many face a journey of long recovery as a result of injuries," the hospital said in a statement.

It added: "As the focus shifts from saving their lives to their recovery, Children’s will no longer provide daily updates.”

Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, was charged with six counts of first-degree intentional homicide in connection with the incident, court records showed. Brooks was accused of intentionally driving an SUV through crowds of people at the parade.

The hospital also offered the services of its mental and behavioral health helpline, 414-266-6500, as a resource for family members seeking help with the emotional effects of trauma.