At least 2 dead, several injured in shooting during Juneteenth celebration in Texas park, officials say

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At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting during a Juneteenth celebration at a Round Rock, Texas, park Saturday night, police said.

An altercation broke out between two groups at the event at Old Settlers Park, and “someone pulled out a gun and started shooting,” Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during of a press conference.

A large crowd was at the event at the time and “several victims were affected,” the chief said. Officers at the event intervened and began to assist, Banks said.

Police had no suspects in custody early Sunday morning and it's unclear how many people opened fire, according to the chief. “This is an ongoing investigation,” Banks said.

Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services said earlier that first responders transported all six people, including two children, to local trauma centers, “all with potentially serious injuries.” .

“It breaks your heart for a family who came to enjoy their night out and now their lives are changed forever because of someone who doesn't care about anyone else's life and it's so disappointing” , Banks said.

The Juneteenth Festival at Old Settlers Park Saturday night featured musical performances from different artists, according to the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page. Round Rock is located about 20 miles north of Austin.

Banks said the park will be closed all morning on Father's Day.

This is a developing story and will be updated.