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The Round Rock Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place during a Juneteenth festival at Old Settlers Park in Texas, leaving two dead and 14 injured. The victims, identified as Lyndsey Vicknair and Ara Duke, were innocent bystanders caught in a fight between two groups. The police department has delayed its media briefing due to new information related to the investigation.
Update on Round Rock Park Shooting Investigation
The Round Rock Police Department (RRPD) has updated its ongoing investigation into a shooting at Old Settlers Park. The incident, which likely ties to the department’s search for a suspect, occurred over the weekend.
Initially, RRPD planned to brief the media on the updates Wednesday at 11 p.m. However, around 11:10 p.m. they postponed the update to Thursday due to new information. The police department expressed the delay through a social media post, assuring a new time would be announced in the morning.
The Incident and Victim Identification
The shooting incident happened at the Juneteenth festival around 10:50 p.m. Saturday, following a dispute between two groups. The incident resulted in two deaths and 14 injuries with all victims being innocent bystanders, according to RRPD.
The victims were identified as Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, from Manor, and Ara Duke, 54, from Pflugerville. Find detailed information about the victims here.
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