Police on Monday identified the two victims who were killed during a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration over the weekend in a suburb of Austin, Texas.
The two victims killed in a mass shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in an Austin, Texas, suburb over the weekend have been identified by police. The Round Rock Police Department said the two victims are 33-year-old Lyndsey Vicknair of Manor and 54-year-old Ara Durk of Pflugerville. Police said neither victim was involved in the altercation at Old Settler’s Park that led to the deadly shooting. Officers responded to a shooting at the park around 10:50 p.m.
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of innocent lives and the injuries sustained by several others in Saturday's senseless act of violence. Our deepest condolences go out to the families affected by this tragedy. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community and will work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice,' Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said.
Elsewhere in the U.S. over the weekend, six people were shot in a residential neighborhood in Lathrup Village, a Detroit suburb. Seven people were also shot at a party in Methuen, Massachusetts. Fox News Digital's Pilar Arias contributed to this report.
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