Second Suspect Arrested in Juneteenth Celebration Shooting

Police have arrested a second suspect, a juvenile, in connection with the Juneteenth celebration shooting in Round Rock, Texas, that left two dead and 14 injured.

"The investigation is ongoing, and the Round Rock Police Department continues to investigate additional suspects. [...] The Round Rock Police Department would like to thank the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Department of Public Safety, and the Pflugerville Police Department for their assistance." --Round Rock Police Department Facebook post

The first suspect, 17-year-old Ricky Thompson III of Manor, was arrested on Thursday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks confirmed there were multiple shooters and that more charges will be brought against those involved.

The shooting, which occurred on June 15 at Old Settlers Park, was the result of an argument between two groups, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Lyndsey Vicknair, 31, and Ara Duke, 54, innocent bystanders, were killed. All 14 injured parties sustained gunshot wounds.

URLs:

• Round Rock Police Department Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/roundrockpd/
• Arrest of Ricky Thompson III: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2022/06/16/man-charged-in-connection-to-round-rock-juneteenth-shooting