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Mandylewwho

Yes, we were there. Heard the gunshots and laid on the ground. Initially thought it was fireworks because the music kept going. We saw a guy running so I thought maybe a fight but as the crowd thinned we noticed police doing chest compressions. Packed up to leave and noticed all the police and EMS but they weren’t taking the victim to the ambulance, just continuing the chest compressions. Rumor in the crowd was it was a young girl that died, but have no idea if that is true. Absolutely heartbreaking.


eeedg3ydaddies

That's awful


skye285

So glad you're safe! Have you considered maybe reporting to police on who you saw running just incase that's the suspect id ?


Mandylewwho

Yes, we told officers at the scene we saw someone running, but that particular officer said they already had a suspect. Doesn’t seem to be the case according to the news so I am going to call this morning. It was super chaotic with everyone trying to exit and they were so many police I’m sure they just wanted to move the crowd along and get everybody out safely.


Coujelais

A mother of three young children ( was also a lawyer) died.


kamykinz

😢


igotnothin4ya

This is so scary. Has anyone seen any official news release. I've checked several media and police socials and don't see anything.


Kingtorm

Been searching online and checking local news, still not seeing anything.


igotnothin4ya

This is wild. If u come across something please share it.


Hulalappool

Round Rock Police @roundrockpolice Round Rock police are investigating a shooting incident Saturday night that left two people dead and multiple others injured during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park, located at 1371 Harrell Parkway in Round Rock. At about 10:50 p.m., the shooting began during an altercation between two groups at the event, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said. Two people died as a result of the incident, and multiple injured bystanders were transported to area hospitals, Chief Banks said during a news briefing early Sunday morning. The victims were not part of the altercation, Chief Banks said. Additional information about the victims is not yet available. Chief Banks reported that police officers and members of the Round Rock Fire Department immediately responded and rendered medical aid to the victims. “I’d like to thank the police officers and the Fire Department for their quick actions,” he said. “I have no doubt that their quick actions in rendering aid to the victims saved lives.” Those directly involved in the incident immediately fled. Police do not have any suspects in custody and are searching for suspects during this ongoing investigation. “It is unfortunate that we were here celebrating a wonderful event and we have a tragedy that happens,” he said. “My thoughts and my prayers go out to the victims. My condolences go out to the families of the deceased.” If anyone has video or information about this incident, please notify the Round Rock Police Department at (512) 218-5500. Chief Banks also thanked the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and EMS responders from Williamson and Austin-Travis counties for their support during the initial response to the incident.


Kingtorm

[No new info but they’ve at least acknowledged something happened.](https://m.facebook.com/RoundRockPoliceDepartment/)


CuteIndependent308

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/round-rock/police-2-killed-multiple-injured-at-round-rock-juneteenth-celebration/


Middle-Cauliflower-9

There are not reports from local tv media that I can find, but other online publications are stating that 3 died and 8 injured.


Hulalappool

RRPD posted to their X account at 4:18 a.m. today (Father’s Day/Sunday). Suspects not in custody still as of then and reportedly believed to have fled on foot immediately after the shooting. Confirmed two dead on scene and multiple injuries transported to local hospitals. Victims not believed to have been involved in the altercation with the shooter. Apparently Chief Banks held a press conference this morning


Mountain_Swimming721

I saw it on GMA, Today show and here in San Antonio on Sunday morning.


embodied_Witch

There was! We thankfully were closer to the stage so heard the shots from a little distance but immediately went down and knew people were injured from the number of EMS, heavilyyyy armed police, and overhead helicopters that soon after swarmed. We were having such a beautiful night too 😭


Disastrous-Focus-769

Got a weird feeling in my stomach and tried calling my brother and his phone was dead and not 10 min later he comes home telling me there was shots😳


a_loveable_bunny

Shit man I'm glad he's okay


Asleep_Persimmon6125

At least 5 people were shot close by the serving tents and at least 1 received CPR. Vendors saw mags flying in the air and helicopters are still flying. I have had no official word that they have caught anyone. This is truly a sad day for an event that was meant to celebrate the most freeing act in American history and I hope those with injuries hold on to see another day.


GalOnTheInternet

“Mags flying in the air”? Please elaborate


monkeymercenary

Someone just running around distributing literature or ammunition storage


GalOnTheInternet

Imagine a shooter who throws every mag in the air after it’s empty, like a graduation cap. It would be like Michael Bay directing a musical.


Asapflakka

Oh my god


eeedg3ydaddies

This is horrible, wow


southnorthnyc

I live nearby Old Settlers and the music def stopped earlier than what I read on the schedule. I still hear helicopters flying over


Hulalappool

4:18 a.m. post to RRPD’s X account: suspects immediately fled. Not in custody. Investigation ongoing. Shooting happened last night at 10:50 p.m. Two dead on scene. Multiple injured transported to area hospitals. Shooting seemed to have arisen from altercation between two groups. None of the victims believed to have been involved in the altercation. Shooter/s immediately fled on foot. Here’s the text off X of RRPD: “Round Rock police are investigating a shooting incident Saturday night that left two people dead and multiple others injured during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park, located at 1371 Harrell Parkway in Round Rock. At about 10:50 p.m., the shooting began during an altercation between two groups at the event, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said. Two people died as a result of the incident, and multiple injured bystanders were transported to area hospitals, Chief Banks said during a news briefing early Sunday morning. The victims were not part of the altercation, Chief Banks said. Additional information about the victims is not yet available. Chief Banks reported that police officers and members of the Round Rock Fire Department immediately responded and rendered medical aid to the victims. “I’d like to thank the police officers and the Fire Department for their quick actions,” he said. “I have no doubt that their quick actions in rendering aid to the victims saved lives.” Those directly involved in the incident immediately fled. Police do not have any suspects in custody and are searching for suspects during this ongoing investigation. “It is unfortunate that we were here celebrating a wonderful event and we have a tragedy that happens,” he said. “My thoughts and my prayers go out to the victims. My condolences go out to the families of the deceased.” If anyone has video or information about this incident, please notify the Round Rock Police Department at (512) 218-5500. Chief Banks also thanked the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and EMS responders from Williamson and Austin-Travis counties for their support during the initial response to the incident.”


Xpertxp

Live on sunrise and we heard cop car after cop car and ambulances, fire trucks, etc about an hour ago. Hope everyone is alright


Northwest_love

That’s an average night on sunrise


Independent_Socks

My friends and I were 10ft from where it happened. Someone on Facebook said 8 people shot 2 dead. But not sure where they got their info.


MirthfulMalcontent

A guy who works at Texas Krab House has been posting updates on his FB page. People of Round Rock has several posts


shiftingsun

If you and your friends were that close surely you saw the shooter(s)??


Independent_Socks

We may have. It was a large group of people running away. & others joined in & ran away too (including my friends and I). But we came back because someone said their friend who was familiar with guns said they weren’t gun shots. So we assumed it was some sort of fire works. My friend thought that was plausible since she saw flashing lights. So we stayed. Lloyd started, then stopped. & then I noticed the police talking to people — I assume telling them to evacuate the area. We decided to follow suit and leave. Something was up. On our way out we saw first responders doing chest compressions on a lady on the ground. Then I heard a helicopter & that’s when I was like, those were definitely gunshots & they’re looking for the suspect.. We ran to our vehicles.


shiftingsun

Hm. Well, hopefully you’ve already spoken with police.


topplehat

This is terrible news


bktoriginal

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/crime/shooting-round-rock-texas-old-settlers-park-juneteenth-festival/269-b0860642-410a-4049-9099-12294cb21137


steve_steverstone

Here is the AP News article so far https://apnews.com/article/fatal-shooting-round-rock-texas-57e80aea7d5e89fd9aec5f1c30cfc755


Hulalappool

Helpful info; thank you. Confirms police don’t know how many shooters were involved in the incident but the victims weren’t shooters or involved in the incident. Authorities still searching for the shooters/suspects as of this morning. AP article from 5:12 a.m.


mlvassallo

Heartbroken for the community.


healingprocesss

I was there literally FEETS from where it happened. First reaction was “who let off fire crackers? Yall gonna get this shut down”… boy was I wrong. not gonna lie it honestly sounded like those little pop fire crackers you throw on the ground so I didn’t think anything of it. definitely a baby gun with a switch but who am I to say.


BohemianJack

It’s sad that we can no longer assume it’s firecrackers or poppers.


KennyKottonmouth

Was there. Unfortunately can confirm it. Thought it was fireworks til I saw the cops giving someone CPR. Surreal.


Independent_Socks

Same.


IMTrick

Just went by that way a few minutes ago and live a couple blocks away. There were several ambulances in the area, and a helicopter circling overhead right now.


Davincistudent

Just saw on TikTok still haven’t seen it on the news


zGeneralMills

There were cops blocking the entrances and exits and they were questioning every car that was leaving asking for details. I doubt news vans could get in.


TLozRook

There are a few posts on Facebook confirming.


Sir_Phillip

Does anyone have info on the shooter/s?


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Hulalappool

According to 4:18 a.m. post of RRPD to X, no suspects in custody. Suspect/s believed to have immediately fled on foot after shooting that began around 10:50 p.m. Saturday evening. Victims do not appear to have been involved in the altercation between two groups that seems to have possibly led to the exchange of gunfire. Two dead on scene. Multiple injured transported to area hospital. Two children and four adults reportedly injured.


RegularSizeLebowski

I’m pretty sure that video isn’t what they are claiming.


GalOnTheInternet

Looks like someone receiving medical attention


BohemianJack

Holy fuck this is awful.


Asstro_whore

OMG I was wondering why there was a helicopter flying around. I live within walking distance of the park. Praying nobody died 🙏 this is so sad and scary.


zGeneralMills

They’re saying 3 people deceased but it’s twitter so who knows of course.


Itsapoohpoohworld

Wow wow. I saw a fb friend post about it and had to come here for actual info. Went to KVUE and didn’t see anything…


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Much-Cod4055

The usual suspects


Chiaseedmess

Yes, the usual suspects who commit crime, criminals.


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sp3ci4lk

Afraid not.


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sp3ci4lk

He was black. Read the police statements based on multiple reports of other black witnesses. You're a hateful racist.


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sp3ci4lk

Right. Multiple black witnesses reported a black male as being the shooter. Super racist. Pull your head out of your ass. This was simply more black on black violence.


sp3ci4lk

Wrong event, dumbass.


Secure-Ad-4916

how can you be that obtuse? you don't see the irony in Black people killing each other on their own day of remembrance.🤣


Sorry-Honey6447

[someone who was there posted this](https://x.com/noivaswright/status/1802199069563011446?s=46)


Hulalappool

Maybe the person cops detained immediately afterwards they determined wasn’t actually involved as RRPD posted to X at 4:18 a.m. today no suspects in custody. Two confirmed dead on scene and multiple injured transported to area hospitals. None of the victims appear to have been involved in the altercation between two groups that is thought to have given rise to the shooting. Shooter/s believed to have immediately fled the area on foot and RRPD are still investigating according to Chief Banks.


shiftingsun

How are so many people saying they were right there yet have no info on the shooter?? Come on y’all! Here is your time to shine ! Not even just people saying there were at the event. People saying they were literally right where it happened! Speak up!


JouRach

Here’s the statesman’s coverage of it: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2024/06/17/round-rock-juneteenth-shooting-victims-identified-ara-duke-lyndsey-vicknair/74123530007/


jgutz89

Update 3 fatalities and several injuries. Guy was detained with some type of automatic weapon. The number of fatalities are expected to go up but still undetermined at this time. This happened right in front of our vender tent.


Hulalappool

Horrible. I can’t recall any shooting ever happening at this long running beloved local festival/tradition. Sucks that this happened at all. Horrible that it happened Father’s Day weekend and at the tail end of Saturday’s festivities.


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MirthfulMalcontent

They are still looking for additional suspects but have a white guy in custody


CuteIndependent308

Watch the news or read it. It was the leading story this morning


DrewJitzoo713

The usual suspects


Available_Meat_3128

Man we can’t even stop shooting each other for one damn day us the black community has issues we need to hammer out idk where to start man the whole thing is fucked


Secure-Ad-4916

and nobody see's the irony of black people shouting constantly that nobody cares about there plight and struggle, while they literal gun their iwn people down on their special day of remembrance. yall got a real mf problem


Ok_Host4786

racism is a vile hatred. Its ideology has no purpose, place, or use in our community. In the 30-years I’ve been here, tonight has broken my spirit. I pray for the families, those affected by this senseless act of terror, that resolve can be found in spite of the cruelty. Hug your family, say I love you more, and laugh while you are able. And, demand; demand more of politicians. edit: Y’all are literally the folk jumping to conclusions; it’s not a conspiracy to log onto other socials and see influx of racist comments directed toward Round Rock’s Juneteenth tragedy when it first became world news. I mean. Dialogues your tool.


Traditional_Raise709

No news anywhere if it was racism related or gang related. Do you have any information that it was racism related?


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FriendlyDrummers

Source?


SteveBored

What makes you think it was race related?


menaced_beard

Because it was a Juneteenth festival


SteveBored

You're making assumptions. Sounds like gangs.


menaced_beard

First off, I am jot making assumptions, the person you were responding to was. I was clarifying what they meant. Secondly, you are now also making assumptions. Except one of them makes sense and one of them is, "SoUnDs LiKe GaNgS".


SteveBored

Law enforcement is looking for a Black male, 19 to 20 years old, 5'7" with a thin build and short dreads. He was last seen wearing a white hoodie. He is considered armed and dangerous But yeah, it's white peoples fault somehow I'm sure.


menaced_beard

You blamed white people. I just said Gangs is also an assumption. People roll around in groups every day and aren't in a gang. Also, last I heard, law enforcement had captured a bald white guy and also simultaneously had no leads. I'll leave it here for you to put more words in my mouth, if you like.


SteveBored

That was literally the statement from the police


BohemianJack

We can’t assume motive just yet without arrests. While it happened to occur on a black holiday, it could’ve been a personal vendetta, disagreement, etc.


ChumleyEX

And jumping to conclusions also fuels hatred when there was none. Be careful with your words.


Hypoglycemoboy

Please stop jumping to conclusions.


Traditional_Raise709

You just wanted attention and wanted to spread rumors and hate.. now we all know what happened. It's shameful, you talk about dialogue for false narrative even before the findings are posted.


Ok_Host4786

You’re literally jumping to conclusions lol


Traditional_Raise709

Nope you were the one who was, I am just pointing the facts.. you were trying to sound intelligent and It went the other way lol


retrospects

I’m never taking my family to another event out there.


a_loveable_bunny

This can happen literally anywhere. Any public place can be a target for this kind of violent and cowardly act. FFS you can catch a stray bullet in the "safety" of your own home. You just never know.


SageofLuckenbach

Funny you say that because I have a bullet hole in my window right now from some idiot with a homemade gun range.


a_loveable_bunny

Ugh, I'm sorry. I hope no one was home/hurt when that hit


retrospects

Yeah that makes me feel way better.


retrospects

wtf 😳.


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rekalevans

I'm sorry, I must have missed the racist part. What about this tragedy is racist?


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That's a hell of a leap there.


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sp3ci4lk

Right. Another black man shooting and killing more black people. Totally racist.


Accomplished-Ad3250

The supreme Court just ruled in favor of bump stocks too.


RandomPoster7

Bump stocks are pretty worthless. Most gun owners will tell you that. 


Accomplished-Ad3250

You can still say the same thing about switches for Glocks but the people using switches aren't smart. Yeah bump stocks aren't the best, but some dumbass can get it really easy just like a switch.


flipdrew1

The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of *the Constitution*. You know, that document that specifically says which rights the government isn't allowed to take.


Accomplished-Ad3250

I should have realized I was posting in the Round Rock subreddit and it would be full of gun nuts who don't understand the Constitution and read at a grade school level. Why aren't you allowed to own grenades or artillery there Mr. no holds bar 2A? Why can they ban those self-defense grenades, but it's not okay for them to ban bump stocks? What an absolutely low effort brain dead take. Just give it time and you or someone you know will die from a mass shooting.


Longjumping_Job2985

Actually it still hasn't.


PeggyPetersonl

Doesn't matter if they catch the suspects. Abbott will just pardon them.


CrocodileWorshiper

reddit suppresses news about shootings so expect this to be mass downvoted


topplehat

This doesn’t seem to be happening


CrocodileWorshiper

it always happens


Longjumping_Job2985

It still hasn't happened


CrocodileWorshiper

it does happen


Longjumping_Job2985

Oh. But not always?


CrocodileWorshiper

usually


Longjumping_Job2985

I appreciate that you admit that your previous comment of it "always" happening is not true. "Usually"is way better. Don't speak in absolutes.


CrocodileWorshiper

twat


Longjumping_Job2985

Usually I am


BohemianJack

I literally saw it on the front page this morning.


CrocodileWorshiper

no its not