8-Year-Old Boy Becomes Sixth Victim In Waukesha Parade Killing

Another victim has just lost their life in the Waukesha parade tragedy.

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On Sunday night, five people were announced dead at the scene.

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Most were members of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, ranging in age from 52-81.

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Now an 8-year-old boy, Jackson Sparks, has lost his life.

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He underwent brain surgery on Sunday night and passed away on Tuesday.

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His brother, Tucker, 12, was also hospitalized in the attack.

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He sustained road rash and a fractured skull.

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Sparks had been marching in the parade with the Waukesha Blazers baseball team.

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The team president described him as “a sweet, talented boy who was a joy to coach.”

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