5 dead, 40 others injured during Waukesha attack; person of interest in custody as bystanders recall night of terror: 'His sweet little innocent face was purple'

At least five people are dead and 40 others injured after a red SUV drove into a revelers and performers at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday night.

Local authorities are continuing to investigate the Sunday night attack as they now announce a person of interest in custody.

An unnamed suspect plowed a vehicle into a Christmas parade featuring children, elderly performers, and more, killing at least five people at the time of this reporting. Officials warn that the numbers could increase in the coming days if more victims come forward, or if existing victims succumb to their injuries.

 During a Sunday night news conference, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said that the person of interest was in custody, but did not reveal the identity of the possible suspect.