Tragedy struck during a Juneteenth Celebration in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday night, as two individuals lost their lives and several others sustained injuries in a shooting incident. The Round Rock Police Chief, Allen Banks, revealed that the shooting occurred around 10:50 p.m. at the Round Rock Juneteenth Festival held at Old Settler's Park.
Authorities are currently on the lookout for suspects involved in the shooting, with the exact number of shooters remaining unclear. Emergency response officials reported that at least six individuals were rushed to hospitals with potentially serious injuries, including four adults and two children who were transported to local trauma facilities by the Austin-Travis County EMS.
Chief Banks disclosed that the shooting erupted when two groups engaged in a confrontation near the vendor area at the festival, leading to a violent altercation. Amidst the chaos, an individual brandished a firearm and opened fire, resulting in the tragic outcome.
Quick action by police officers and firefighters present at the event proved crucial, as they promptly responded to the shooting, providing aid to the wounded by applying tourniquets and performing CPR.
Due to the unfortunate incident, activities scheduled at the park for Sunday morning have been canceled. However, authorities anticipate reopening the park by the afternoon to allow for Father's Day celebrations to proceed as planned.
Chief Banks refrained from releasing a detailed description of the suspect, citing multiple conflicting accounts and descriptions provided by witnesses at the scene. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as law enforcement officials work diligently to apprehend those responsible for the senseless violence that marred the Juneteenth Celebration in Round Rock.
