SUV driven through Gallup Native American parade. Twitter reacts
An SUV drove through a Native American celebration in Gallup, New Mexico Thursday evening, resulting in multiple people injured along a parade route crowded with families.
Several people in the SUV were arrested after the incident, which also resulted in injuries to two Gallup police officers.
New Mexico State Police said on Twitter that the suspected driver was in custody and they were investigating the incident.
NMSP is investigating an incident involving multiple pedestrians at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration. Multiple people, including two Gallup PD officers, injured and are being treated on scene. The driver is in custody. More information when available. pic.twitter.com/fRSKmUPPcZ
— NMSP (@NMStatePolice) August 5, 2022
More: Multiple people injured when SUV is driven through Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial parade
It was not clear from the information released by law enforcement whether the SUV itself caused the injuries, or if they happened as people rushed to get out of the way.
The parade was part of celebrations for the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration, State Police said on their Twitter page. The event was founded in 1922 to honor Native American and Indigenous heritage.
Many community leaders were in attendance at the event.
Here's what officials, attendees and others are saying about the incident.
Officials, others react to Gallup New Mexico Native American parade incident
There is nothing more sad for me right now than watching videos of the Gallup ceremonial parade. People out and about having a good time (after COVID cancelled this annual event last year), and then that changes in an instant with screams and people running for their lives.
— Arlyssa D. Becenti (@ABecenti) August 5, 2022
Very upsetting incident at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial parade tonight. My prayers are with those who have been injured – I'm very grateful to the first responders on the scene. https://t.co/MzhUfaKeQh
— Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) August 5, 2022
I never imagined in a million years, that I would be in a situation that I witnessed @ Gallup Ceremonial Parade. I was there with my sister & it was traumatizing. I'm sick to my stomach & my anxiety came back. Please keep all the people affected in your Prayers.
— Bar-C (@BarC_2016) August 5, 2022
The people in the SUV that drove through the #Gallup #Ceremonial #Parade appear to be fairly young. It appears to me the young don't seem to know what 'consequence' means; that we live in a world of cause & effect. The wiser need to reiterate this idea to the young effectively.
— Незнаю (@Kaltrop_Mouth) August 5, 2022
A beige/brown SUV drove through the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial parade route in downtown Gallup, according to the NM State Police. Multiple people, including 2 Gallup PD officers, were injured and treated on scene. pic.twitter.com/lhi5uFDy3n
— Sharon Chischilly (@schischillyy) August 5, 2022
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