The Round Rock Police Department has made a third arrest in connection to the deadly shooting that occurred at Old Settlers Park during the annual Juneteenth celebration on June 15. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to 14 others, shaking the Round Rock community.
Keshawn Dixon, 18, was apprehended on Saturday, July 6, in Killeen and subsequently transported to the Bell County Jail. He faces charges of deadly conduct, a third-degree felony, and may face additional charges as the investigation progresses. This arrest marks the latest development in the ongoing effort to bring all those responsible for the Round Rock Shooting to justice.
This arrest follows the apprehension of a second suspect, a male juvenile, on Friday, June 21. The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center. Details about the juvenile suspect are being withheld due to their age, in accordance with legal procedures.
Earlier in the investigation, on Thursday, June 20, 17-year-old Ricky Thompson III of Manor was arrested in Pflugerville by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force. Thompson was booked into the Williamson County Jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony. Authorities have indicated that Thompson could also face additional charges as more evidence is collected and analyzed in the Round Rock shooting case.
Keshawn Dixon Mugshot
Keshawn Dixon arrested in connection to the Round Rock Juneteenth shooting incident.
The Round Rock Police Department, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Public Safety, and the Pflugerville Police Department, continues to work diligently on this complex investigation. Chief Allen Banks emphasized the dedication of the department to ensuring justice for the victims and their families, stating, “Please understand we have a lot of evidence and casework to do to make sure we are getting the justice for these families that they deserve.”
Ricky Thompson III Mugshot
Ricky Thompson III was the first suspect arrested in the Round Rock shooting investigation.
The shooting at the Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock occurred after an altercation between two groups. The incident prompted a significant response from law enforcement and has deeply affected the Round Rock community. As the investigation into the Round Rock shooting remains active, police are still pursuing leads and believe additional suspects may be involved.
The Round Rock Police Department urges anyone with information related to the shooting to contact Detective Maio at 512-341-3135 or via email at [email protected]. Furthermore, the department has established an Evidence Submission Portal for the public to upload any photos or video evidence that could assist in the ongoing Round Rock shooting investigation. The portal can be accessed at Evidence Submission Portal.
The community is encouraged to come forward with any information, no matter how small it may seem, to aid the Round Rock Police Department in their efforts to fully investigate this tragic event and bring all responsible parties to account for the devastating Round Rock shooting.
