Juneteenth Festival Marred by Fatal Shootings, 2 Dead
On the night of June 15, 2024 a yearly Juneteenth festival in Round Rock, Texas descended into pandemonium when gunfire broke out, resulting in two fatalities and 14 injuries. The shooting took place at approximately 10:50 p.m. at Old Settlers Park, a favored location for the annual event.
The Round Rock Police Department reported that a dispute occurred between two groups near the vendor stalls. Amid the ensuing chaos, at least one person produced a firearm and began shooting. “It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening, and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who couldn’t care less about somebody else’s life,” said Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks during a press conference.
The victims who lost their lives in the incident were identified as Ara Duke, 54, from Pflugerville, Texas and Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, from Manor, Texas. According to police officials, Duke and Vicknair were not involved in the initial dispute. Fourteen additional individuals, including four adults and two children, were transported to local trauma centers with potentially severe injuries.
The Round Rock Police Department reported that a dispute occurred between two groups near the vendor stalls. Amid the ensuing chaos, at least one person produced a firearm and began shooting. “It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening, and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who couldn’t care less about somebody else’s life,” said Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks during a press conference.
The victims who lost their lives in the incident were identified as Ara Duke, 54, from Pflugerville, Texas and Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, from Manor, Texas. According to police officials, Duke and Vicknair were not involved in the initial dispute. Fourteen additional individuals, including four adults and two children, were transported to local trauma centers with potentially severe injuries.
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