Women killed in shooting at Old Settlers Park during Round Rock’s annual Juneteenth celebration identified

A moment of celebration turned into unimaginable chaos on Saturday, June 15th, when a shooting erupted at Round Rock’s annual Juneteenth commemoration held at Old Settlers Park.

Fourteen attendees were rushed to local hospitals with gunshot wounds, while two others tragically lost their lives at the scene.

The two women who were killed have been identified as Lyndsey Vicknair and Ara La Shon Duke.

Lyndsey husband shared, “My Queen Lyndsey, Captain Vicknair, was killed in a mass shooting in Round Rock, TX, during the Juneteenth concert last night. It was just her and me; I’m grateful we left the kids at home. I did everything I could to keep her with us. Please pray for our babies, Kenzi (7), Kairo (4), and Kya (1). Thank you to all the family and friends who drove hours to be with us last night. I don’t know what kind of test this is or what lessons will come from it, but with the Most High on our side, there is nothing we can’t overcome together. She was the greatest mother and wife. You wouldn’t believe how much she elevated me and our children time and time again. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without you, my love. I’m so sorry I couldn’t get you back home safely. I love you in ways I didn’t know I was capable of loving. I will make sure we make you proud. I won’t let you down. I love you and miss you deeply.”

Ara and her husband Chris attended a Juneteenth Celebration in Round Rock, TX (outside of Austin) at Old Settlers Park, on Saturday June 15, 2024. A shooting occurred, and tragically, Ara was a victim of this senseless act.

Please keep Ara’s husband, Chris, her daughter, Alena and her son-in-law, Jackson in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you in advance for respecting their privacy during this unimaginably difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming in the near future.

The Round Rock Police Department is actively searching for a suspect in connection with the shooting.

The suspect is described as a black male with a thin build, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, short dreadlocks, and wearing a white hoodie at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Maio at 512-341-3135 or email rmaio@roundrocktexas.gov. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved in this incident.

At about 10:50 p.m., the shooting began during an altercation between two groups at the event, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said. Two people died as a result of the incident, and multiple injured bystanders were transported to area hospitals, Chief Banks said during a news briefing early Sunday morning.

The victims were not part of the altercation, Chief Banks said. Additional information about the victims is not yet available.

Chief Banks reported that police officers and members of the Round Rock Fire Department immediately responded and rendered medical aid to the victims. “I’d like to thank the police officers and the Fire Department for their quick actions,” he said. “I have no doubt that their quick actions in rendering aid to the victims saved lives.”

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