At a Juneteenth festival in Texas, two individuals were killed, and at least six people, including two children, were injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night [1].
Officers are investigating a shooting that occurred at Old Settlers Park. This is an active scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/qVSjDhIdvV [2]
— Round Rock Police (@roundrockpolice) June 16, 2024 [3]
The shooting took place at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock, Texas, with police beginning their investigation shortly after midnight.
Four adults and two children were taken to nearby hospitals with potentially serious injuries, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
🚨#UPDATE [4]: Footage shows law enforcement surrounding a possible suspect who reportedly shot eight people and killed three during a Juneteenth festival in Round Rock, Texas. pic.twitter.com/AShESMC4n0 [5]
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) June 16, 2024 [6]
Authorities are currently searching for suspects involved in the shooting.
The festival at the 640-acre park outside Austin featured a Juneteenth BBQ followed by a festival and concert, which included performances by rapper Paul Wall and his band.
“Round Rock, we are praying for everybody,” Wall posted on X.
🙏🙏🙏 Round Rock, we are praying for everybody
— Paul Wall – The Great Wall (@paulwallbaby) June 16, 2024 [7]
No further information about the suspect has been made available at this time.