A mass shooting in Round Rock in the US state of Texas has led to the deaths of two people and injured several others, including children. (Image: X/@MarioNawfal)
The mass shooting happened during a concert when an altercation broke out between two groups.
A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday, authorities said.
The victims were shot shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.5 kilometers) north of Austin.
2 KILLED DURING TEXAS JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION2 people died and at least 6 others, including 2 children, were injured during a shooting at the event in Round Rock.
The suspects fled the area before police could arrest anyone.
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An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene.
The two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene were not involved in the altercation, Allen said.
The shooting occurred near a vendor area away from the stage set up for the concert, Allen said.
Police officers and fire department personnel who were attending the event immediately began providing emergency medical care to multiple wounded victims, who were then transported to local hospitals, Allen said.
Police do not have a suspect in custody and investigators do not know how many shooters were involved. The investigation is ongoing, he said.
“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,” Allen said.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – Associated Press)
