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ROUND ROCK, Texas (KEYE) — A suspect in the Round Rock Juneteenth shooting that left two mothers dead and 14 people injured has been arrested, according to one of the victim’s families.

The Round Rock Police Department is expected to hold a news conference Thursday to discuss new information in their investigation.

The Vicknair Family, who lost 33-year-old Lyndsey Vicknair in the shooting, released the following statement Thursday morning:

The Vicknair family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Round Rock Police Department and other law enforcement agencies for their due diligence. The detectives have been extremely supportive during this very difficult time.

After the delay of yesterday’s press conference, we have been inundated with calls and texts. There has been a lot of speculation and rumors circulating in our community. We remain patient and hopeful that the delay means that we are closer to justice for Lyndsey, Mrs. Duke and the other individuals impacted by the horrific mass shooting.

Kevin’s message remains the same “To the shooter or shooters who took God’s gift from me and my children, you may not care for us or others, but my message to you is to do what God has placed on your heart to do.”

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

With heartfelt gratitude…

The Round Rock festival ended in gunfire Saturday, as an altercation broke out between what police have called “two groups,” prompting at least one of them, and potentially more, to fire a gun, killing two people and injuring several others.

Nearly 17 hours after the shooting broke out, authorities reopened the park to the public, with the festival pieces still standing almost exactly as they were at 11 p.m. the night before. Some festival officials were still taking down the stage as the sun went down on Sunday, more than 24 hours after the festival began.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $10,000 reward Tuesday for information leading to an arrest, saying in part, “Texas is deploying our full support to local law enforcement to ensure those involved in this heinous crime are found and brought to justice.”