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2 dead, 14 injured in shooting during Juneteenth celebration in Texas

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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What was supposed to be a night of celebration ended in tragedy in Texas.

Gunfire erupted during a June 19 event in Round Rock, killing two people and injuring 14 others.

Here's what we know on Monday:

What happened at the June 17 event on Saturday?

A free two-day event held June 19 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock was disrupted by a shooting that began at 10:50 p.m., according to the Round Rock Police Department. The shooting reportedly took place after a free Paul Wall concert.

Two people were killed and 14 bystanders were injured in the shooting. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services took four adults and two children, all with possible serious injuries, to the hospital, according to an article published on X by the agency.

Round Rock police said the department has an operational plan in place. Twenty-two law enforcement personnel were assigned and distributed throughout the event. Two watchtowers with officers overlooking the park were also on standby. Firefighters and SAMU were also on standby.

Where is Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas?

Who was the suspect in the Juneteenth shootings?

As of now, Round Rock police are still searching for a shooter and have not arrested anyone.

Police Chief Allen Banks said the man police believe was the shooter was 19 or 20 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, had short dreadlocks and was last seen wearing a white hoodie.

Anyone with video or information about the incident can call police at 512-218-5500. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a $5,000 reward for his arrest.

According to the police report, those directly involved in the shooting immediately fled the scene. The people killed – whose names have not been released – were not part of the altercation, police said.

Who were the victims of the June 16 shooting?

The 14 people taken to the hospital ranged in age from 10 to 52, Banks said at a news conference Sunday evening. Most of them were released from the hospital as of Sunday evening, and the rest were in stable condition and expected to be released “in the coming days,” Banks said.

Banks declined to release the names of the two people who died, saying Round Rock police detectives were still talking to the victims' families. Banks said he would release their names Monday.

Participants in Juneteenth celebration reflect on tragedy

Angela Carroll, a survivor of Saturday night's shooting, told WFAA that while she is lucky to be alive, public shootings are now commonplace.

“I've accepted the fact that this is our norm, to be completely honest,” she said. “And there were several points leading up to the day where I was thinking about what my exit plan would be.”

Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan released a statement saying the community should support each other and its victims through this devastation.

What happened at the June 17 event on Saturday?

Where is Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas?

Who was the suspect in the Juneteenth shootings?

Who were the victims of the June 16 shooting?

Participants in Juneteenth celebration reflect on tragedy

Lina Portman

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