Police in Round Rock, Texas, have asked for the public's help in locating a suspect in connection with a shooting during a Juneteenth celebration that left two dead.
Amanda M. Morris, Kevin Shalvey and Jolie LashPolice in Round Rock, Texas, have asked for the public's help in locating a suspect in connection with a shooting during a Juneteenth celebration that left two dead and 14 others with gunshot wounds.
The incident happened on Saturday night when a fight broke out between two groups at the Old Settlers Park at about 11 p.m., Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said early Sunday. At about the same time, someone produced a gun and began to fire, Banks said, adding that multiple people were struck by gunfire.that they are looking for a suspect with a "thin build, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, short dreadlocks, and wearing a white hoodie at the time of the incident.
Two people died at the scene of the incident, Banks said Sunday. The dead did not appear to have been part of the larger altercation, and it was unknown how many shooters there had been, he said.At least six people were transported to hospitals with "potentially serious" injuries, emergency response officials previously said. No details on the patients' conditions were provided Sunday night.
Four adults and two children were transported to local trauma facilities, the Austin-Travis County EMS previously said.with a series of acts on Saturday night.Copyright © 2024 ABC News Internet Ventures.
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