2 killed in shooting at Juneteenth celebration amid weekend of gun violence that left dozens wounded

At least two bystanders were fatally shot at a Juneteenth celebration in Texas on Saturday night — one of multiple incidents of gun violence around the country that marred Father’s Day weekend.

At least two bystanders were fatally shot at a Juneteenth celebration in Texas on Saturday night — one of multiple incidents of gun violence around the country that marred Father’s Day weekend.

An altercation between two groups of people exploded into gunfire at a free Juneteenth festival co-hosted by the city of Round Rock, police said. The event began at 5 p.m. and shots rang out at 10:50 p.m., roughly an hour before it was set to end.

Neither of the two victims was involved in the shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said, and 14 other bystanders were taken to hospitals with gunshot wounds.

“It is unfortunate that we were here celebrating a wonderful event and we have a tragedy that happens,” Banks said. “My thoughts and my prayers go out to the victims. My condolences go out to the families of the deceased.”

Police are "actively searching" for a suspect.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gun-violence-juneteenth-fathers-day-weekend-rcna157392

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