Gunfire Erupts at Juneteenth Event in Round Rock, Texas, Leaving Two Dead and 14 Injured

• Date: June 20, 2023
• Location: Round Rock, Texas
• Source: The Washington Post, Round Rock Police Department
• Summary: A peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas turned tragic when a shooting broke out, resulting in two fatalities and 14 injuries. The search for the shooter is ongoing.

I’m a little shocked and sad. I can’t stop thinking about the people who lost their lives and people who were harmed and injured and all the people who saw that. In all the years I’ve attended Round Rock events, this has never happened. - Onnesha Williams, eyewitness

What We Know So Far:

• The shooting occurred during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday night.
• The event was sponsored by a nonprofit, The Voice Inc., and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department, and attracted thousands of attendees.
• Gunfire erupted around 10:50 p.m. between two groups at the event, resulting in two fatalities and 14 injuries.
• The two individuals killed were not involved in the altercation, according to police.
• The shooter, described as a 19 or 20-year-old man with short dreadlocks, was last seen wearing a white hoodie. He is still at large and considered armed and dangerous.
• A $5,000 reward is being offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for information leading to his arrest.
• The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for witnesses and video footage to help identify the shooter.
• The shooting has shocked the community, with eyewitnesses describing the event as peaceful and family-oriented until the sudden outbreak of violence.
• Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan has denounced the shooting and offered support to the victims and their families, promising that the community will not be defined by this incident.

For updates on the story, refer to the Round Rock Police Department's Facebook page.