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At least two dead and several injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Texas park, officials say

At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in a park in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday night, police said. During the event at Old Settlers Park, an altercation broke out between two groups and “someone pulled out a gun and started shooting,” Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said at a news conference. A large crowd was at the event at the time and “several victims were hit,” the chief said. Officers who were at the event responded and began to render aid, Banks said. As of early Sunday morning, police had not arrested any suspects and it was unclear exactly how many people opened fire, according to the chief. “The investigation is ongoing,” Banks said. The police chief did not provide details on who was injured, but Austin-Travis County EMS previously said the six people, including two children, were taken by EMS to local trauma centers, “all with potentially serious injuries.” “It’s heartbreaking for a family that had come to enjoy the evening and now their lives are forever changed by someone who doesn’t care about other people’s lives, and that’s so disappointing,” Banks said. Video above: The story of JuneteenthThe Juneteenth festival at Old Settlers Park on Saturday night featured musical performances by various artists, according to the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page. Round Rock is about 20 miles north of Austin. Banks said the park will be closed all morning on Father’s Day.

At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a park in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday night, police said.

During the event at Old Settlers Park, an altercation broke out between two groups and “someone pulled out a gun and started shooting,” Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said at a news conference.

There was a large crowd at the event at the time and “several victims were struck,” the police chief said. Officers present at the event responded and began to render aid, Banks said.

As of early Sunday morning, police had no suspects in custody and it was unclear how many people opened fire, the police chief said. “The investigation is ongoing,” Banks said.

The chief did not provide details on the injuries, but Austin-Travis County Emergency Services previously said emergency responders transported the six people, including two children, to local trauma centers, “all with potentially serious injuries.”

“It’s heartbreaking for a family that came out to enjoy the evening and now their lives are changed forever because someone cares about someone else’s life. It’s so disappointing,” Banks said.

Video above: The History of Juneteenth

The Juneteenth Festival at Old Settlers Park on Saturday night featured musical performances from various artists, according to the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page. Round Rock is about 20 miles north of Austin.

Banks said the park will be closed all morning on Father’s Day.


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