Darrell Brooks found guilty on all counts in Waukesha Christmas parade attack that killed 6, injured 60

Article By Michael Gryboski

Darrell Brooks has been found guilty on all counts, including six charges of first-degree intentional homicide for driving an SUV into a Christmas parade in Wisconsin, where he struck and ran over spectators and participants, killing six people.

A jury on Wednesday found Brooks responsible for intentionally speeding his red SUV into a Christmas parade in Waukesha on Nov. 21, 2021, killing six people and injuring dozens of other parade participants.

Brooks was also found guilty of 70 other charges, including several counts of recklessly endangering the safety of others while using a dangerous weapon.

As the verdict on the charges was being read, a person inside the courtroom shouted, “burn in Hell, you piece of s—,” with Judge Jennifer R. Dorow ordering that the person be removed.

After the verdicts were read, Brooks, who represented himself, asked the jury to be polled about their decision. After the jury was polled, confirming their decision, Brooks said he did not accept the polling.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said in a Wednesday tweet that he was “grateful to the many people who ensured that he (Brooks) was convicted and will face the consequences for his heinous crimes.”

Brooks, who had an extensive criminal record before the incident, drove his SUV into the parade after police responded to a domestic disturbance at his home and he fled the scene.

Authorities said Brooks crashed into multiple groups of people marching in the parade and spectators without stopping at any point to check on those harmed. The crime was also recorded on video.

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