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Tragedy Strikes Milwaukee: Teen Fatally Shot Following Juneteenth Peace Day Event, Suspect in Custody

Milwaukee, WI — Tragedy struck at Washington Park Wednesday night as 17-year-old Sherrone D. Thornton Jr. was fatally shot during a post-Juneteenth celebration event, authorities confirmed. Another teenager, aged 15, was also injured in the incident that occurred amidst what was otherwise a day dedicated to peace and community unity. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that Thornton was multiple times hit by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene, ruling his death a …

Teen Arrested in Tragic Juneteenth Celebration Shooting in Texas That Left Two Dead, Multiple Injured

Round Rock, Texas — A 17-year-old has been arrested following a tragic gunfire incident at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock’s Old Settlers Park that resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to up to 14 others. Local authorities announced the teenage suspect, identified as Ricky Thompson III, was apprehended early Thursday morning by a fugitive task force in Pflugerville. He is currently held in Williamson County Jail on a felony aggravated assault …

Arrest Made in Tragic Texas Juneteenth Festival Shooting That Left Two Mothers Dead

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Police have apprehended a suspect linked to a Juneteenth festival shooting in Round Rock that tragically ended the lives of two women and injured 14 others. Authorities have scheduled a press conference for Thursday to shed light on details of their ongoing investigation. The festival, which was meant to be a celebration of Juneteenth, descended into chaos following an altercation between two groups. This dispute escalated, prompting gunfire that resulted in …

Tragedy Strikes Juneteenth Celebration in Texas: Two Dead, Multiple Injured in Round Rock Shooting

ROUND ROCK, Texas — A tragic incident unfolded at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, where two people were killed and 14 others wounded after a shooting erupted late Saturday night. The violence broke out at Old Settlers Park shortly before 11 p.m., during an event marking the 16th annual commemoration of Juneteenth, a day significant in celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Authorities have reported that the altercation began with …

Shooting at Texas Juneteenth Celebration Leaves Two Dead: Tragic Incident Unfolds at Round Rock Event

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Two individuals lost their lives, and multiple others sustained injuries in a tragic shooting incident at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas. The violence erupted at Old Settlers Park following a confrontation between two groups attending the event, which took place just before 11 p.m. local time. Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks expressed regret over the senseless loss of life, emphasizing that innocent bystanders fell victim to the reckless …

Search for suspects after deadly Texas Juneteenth shooting leaves 2 dead and multiple injured

San Antonio, Texas – A shooting in San Antonio, Texas on Juneteenth has left two people dead and multiple others injured as police are actively searching for suspects involved in the incident. The shooting occurred at a celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Authorities reported that the shooting took place at a park where a Juneteenth event was being held, with attendees enjoying festivities until the violent outburst occurred. The tragic …

Shooting Tragedy Strikes Juneteenth Festival in Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, Texas – A celebration of Juneteenth turned tragic in Round Rock, Texas, as a shooting incident at Old Settlers Park resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to several others. The Round Rock Police Department reported that the shooting occurred following a confrontation between two groups during the event at approximately 10:50 p.m. Chief Allen Banks confirmed that the victims, including four adults and two children, were innocent bystanders with no …