Two victims identified in deadly Austin shooting

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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Authorities have identified the two victims who died in a mass shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in an Austin, Texas, suburb. The victims have been named Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, of Manor, and Ara Durk, 54, of Pflugerville, according to the Round Rock Police Department.

The shooting took place at Old Settler's Park following an altercation between two groups, resulting in the tragic deaths of both victims and injuries to more than a dozen individuals, ranging in age from 10 to 62 years old.

After receiving the distress call around 10:50 p.m., police officers and firefighters on scene quickly administered emergency medical aid to the injured before transporting them to hospitals. Fortunately, most of the injured have been released, while those remaining are in stable condition and expected to be released in the coming days.

Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks expressed his deep sadness over the loss of innocent lives and injuries suffered by others during this violent incident. He extended his sincere condolences to the affected families and affirmed the department's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of the community and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

The suspect, described as a black man with a slim build, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and sporting short dreadlocks, remains at large. Authorities identified him as an individual between the ages of 19 and 20 who should be considered armed and dangerous. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

Meanwhile, separate shootings occurred in other parts of the United States over the weekend, with six people shot dead in a residential neighborhood in Lathrup Village, a Detroit suburb, and seven people injured in a party in Methuen, Massachusetts.