Juneteenth celebration shooting: 2 dead, several injured after gunfire at event at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas

ROUND ROCK, Texas — A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several injured Saturday, authorities said.

The victims were shot shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.5 kilometers) north of Austin.

An altercation began between two bands at a concert at the event, and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference on the places.

The two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene were not involved in the altercation, Allen said.

The shooting happened near a vendor area, away from the stage set up for the concert, Allen said.

Police officers and firefighters attending the event immediately began providing emergency medical care to several injured victims, who were then transported to local hospitals, Allen said.

Police do not have a suspect in custody and investigators do not know how many shooters were involved. The investigation is ongoing, he said.

“It breaks your heart for a family that was coming to enjoy their evening and now their life is changed forever because of someone who doesn't care about other people's lives,” Allen said.