ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Police are looking for suspects after two people were killed and multiple were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration Saturday night.
Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said in a media briefing the shooting began around 10:50 p.m. at Old Settlers Park after a fight between two groups who were at the event.
“The unfortunate part is that we had innocent victims as a result of this reckless action of certain subjects,” Banks said. “We’re here to celebrate Juneteenth and the unfortunate part is these folks could care less about someone’s life and take someone’s life and on a day we’re here to celebrate community.”
Banks shared that police officers and members of the Round Rock Fire Department who were there immediately tried to help the victims of the shooting.
Austin-Travis County EMS medics also responded to the incident and said four adults and two kids had potentially serious injuries. Williamson County EMS took six people to local hospitals but could not share more about the patients’ injuries or conditions.
Those injured were taken to area hospitals. Banks said they were not part of the fight.
“My thoughts and my prayers go out to the victims,” said Banks. “My condolences go out to the families of the deceased.”
Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan stressed the city’s commitment to “safety, celebration and unity,” adding city leaders share their condolences with those injured and killed in the shooting.
I know Round Rock residents are devastated as they wake up to the terrible news of last night’s tragic events. To the families who are mourning the loss of loved ones, please know that our entire community mourns with you. To those who were injured, we are here to support you in your recovery.
We are a community that values safety, celebration and unity, and we are committed to ensuring that our community heals through this event together. We will not let this incident define us, nor will we let fear take hold. Instead, we will support each other, offer help where it is needed, and remain united in our resolve to make Round Rock a safe and welcoming place for all.
Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan
Suspects are believed to have left the scene, and police continue to search for them.
Anyone with video or information about the incident is asked to reach out to the Round Rock Police Department at 512-218-5500.