Round Rock police identify victims killed in Old Settlers Park shooting

17.06.2024 19:58

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Round Rock police identify victims killed in Old Settlers Park shooting

Round Rock police on Monday released the names of the two victims who were killed in a shooting Saturday night at Old Settlers Park.

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock police on Monday released the names of the two victims who were killed in a shooting Saturday night at Old Settlers Park.

The two victims were identified as 33-year-old Lyndsey Vicknair from Manor and 54-year-old Ara Duke from Pflugerville.

The shooting, which also injured 14 others, occurred during a Juneteenth celebration at the park around 10:50 p.m., following a fight between two groups who were at the event, Round Rock police said.

Neither Vicknair nor Duke were involved in the original altercation, RRPD said.

IDEA Public Schools confirmed Duke was one of its employees. The district released a statement about her death to KXAN Monday morning.

Round Rock shooting victim Ara Duke (right) pictured with Pflugerville City Council member Kimberly Holiday (left). (Photo Courtesy: Kimberly Holiday)

"IDEA Public Schools is mourning the loss of an IDEA Rundberg team member who passed away in a tragic incident over the weekend. She was a valued member of our team, and we will greatly miss our friend and colleague. Counselors will be made available on campus to provide emotional support for students as needed. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones as they navigate this difficult time," the statement read.

Round Rock police are still searching for the shooting suspect. Police provided this description of the suspect on Sunday:

Black man
5 feet, 7 inches tall
Thin build
19-20 years old
Hair in short dreads
Last seen wearing a white hoodie

Anyone with video or information about the shooting can call Round Rock Police Detective Maio at (512) 341-3135 or email rmaio@roundrocktexas.gov. RRPD also asks anyone with photo or video evidence to submit it here.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.

KXAN is working to speak with community and family members who knew the victims. This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.