Woke Washington Post is blasted over claim Waukesha tragedy that killed six ...

Woke Washington Post is blasted over claim Waukesha tragedy that killed six ...
Woke Washington Post is blasted over claim Waukesha tragedy that killed six ...

Social media users slammed the Washington Post over a viral since-deleted tweet saying the Waukesha massacre that killed six people, including one child, was 'caused by an SUV'.

'Here's what we know so far on the sequence of events that led to the Waukesha tragedy caused by [an] SUV,' the newspaper tweeted on Wednesday with a link to their coverage of the event.

The tragedy in Wisconsin took place Sunday night after career criminal Darrell Brooks plowed his SUV into a parade of Christmas marchers.

Five people ranging in age from 52 to 81 were pronounced dead within hours. One of many injured children, Jackson Sparks, 8, died on Tuesday. Representatives for area hospitals said Wednesday that at least 16 people are being treated for injuries.

Brooks, 39, was arrested and charged with five counts of first-degree intentional homicide. He is expected to face a sixth count over Sparks' death. The Waukesha County District Attorney has also said additional charges are likely.

However, the Post's tweet and article seemingly placed responsibility on Brooks' vehicle, instead of on him, prompting outrage from readers. 

'It was not caused by an SUV. This was an intentional attack by a terrible person,' Josh Jordan tweeted. 'There's no reason to frame it as an accident at this point nor is there a reason to blame it on anything but the driver.'

The Washington Post wrote, in a since deleted tweet, Wednesday: 'Here's what we know so far on the sequence of events that led to the Waukesha tragedy caused by a SUV'

The Washington Post wrote, in a since deleted tweet, Wednesday: 'Here's what we know so far on the sequence of events that led to the Waukesha tragedy caused by a SUV'

Social media users slammed the newspaper for placing responsibility on the SUV instead of accused Darrell Brooks

Social media users slammed the newspaper for placing responsibility on the SUV instead of accused Darrell Brooks

The newspaper's article chronicling the events of the massacre, failed to mention Brooks until the fifth paragraph. 

It also repeatedly referred to the SUV as action-driver, not Brooks who was behind the wheel.

'A quarter-mile from the rotary building, at 4:39 p.m., an officer told a dispatcher a maroon Ford Escape ‘just blew by [him]’ at White Rock and Hartwell avenues, the intersection where barricades blocking traffic to the parade were removed just a minute before, according to police audio and time codes provided by Broadcastify,' the Post wrote.

The author continued: 'A few moments later, the SUV rammed through the parade participants, killing five and injuring more than 40 people, including children.'

Social media users slammed the Washington Post over a viral since-deleted tweet saying the Waukesha massacre that killed six people, including one child, was 'caused by an SUV'. Darrell Brooks (pictured) faces intentional homicide charges in connection to the incident

Social media users slammed the Washington Post over a viral since-deleted tweet saying the Waukesha massacre that killed six people, including one child, was 'caused by an SUV'. Darrell Brooks (pictured) faces intentional homicide charges in connection to the incident

The author also said the 'SUV then drove down Main Street, hitting more than 40 people and killing at least five of them'.

'Down the road, instead of following the parade route and make a turn to get to Wisconsin Avenue, the SUV went straight through North West Avenue, passing over the barriers,' the article continued. 

The newspaper was heavily criticized on Twitter over their language choice. 

'"Caused by an SUV." "Events unfolded." Notice how the Left seeks to cover for black criminals by depriving them of human agency @washingtonpost,' podcaster Dinesh D'Souza tweeted.

'Since it’s the serious position of the @washingtonpost and @nytimes that an SUV was to blame for 6 deaths and 40+ injuries in Waukesha are they going to advocate for them to be banned?' questioned podcast host Benny Johnson. 

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