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2 people were killed and multiple people sustained injuries in a shooting incident at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, according to the authorities.
Round Rock Police chief Allen Banks said that the shooting took place around 11 PM, following an altercation between two groups. He further mentioned that an armed individual began firing, resulting in multiple people being hit by gunfire.
Tragically, two individuals who were not involved in the altercation were pronounced dead at the scene.The shooting took place near a vendor area, away from the stage set up for the concert, according to Chief Banks.
Police officers and fire department personnel who were present at the event immediately sprang into action, providing emergency medical care to multiple wounded victims before they were transported to local hospitals.
Currently, the police do not have a suspect in custody, and investigators are uncertain about the number of shooters involved. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
“It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who could care less about somebody else’s life,” Chief Banks expressed during the news conference, highlighting the devastating impact of the violence.
Round Rock Police chief Allen Banks said that the shooting took place around 11 PM, following an altercation between two groups. He further mentioned that an armed individual began firing, resulting in multiple people being hit by gunfire.
Tragically, two individuals who were not involved in the altercation were pronounced dead at the scene.The shooting took place near a vendor area, away from the stage set up for the concert, according to Chief Banks.
Police officers and fire department personnel who were present at the event immediately sprang into action, providing emergency medical care to multiple wounded victims before they were transported to local hospitals.
Currently, the police do not have a suspect in custody, and investigators are uncertain about the number of shooters involved. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
“It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who could care less about somebody else’s life,” Chief Banks expressed during the news conference, highlighting the devastating impact of the violence.