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20-05-2025
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Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: 4 more suspects arrested
The Brief Four more suspects were arrested in connection to the deadly Round Rock Juneteenth shooting in 2024 On June 15, 2024, two women were killed and 14 others were injured Last year, three suspects were already arrested, including a teenager ROUND ROCK, Texas - Four more people have been arrested in connection to the deadly Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock last June. On June 15, 2024, two people were killed, and 14 others were injured. The backstory Round Rock police said four suspects were found and arrested by the U.S. Marshals. They are all being held in the Williamson County Jail and face several charges, including engaging in organized criminal activity with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. The following suspects were arrested: Terrell Hatch, 18 Payton Green, 20 Terren Jackson, 18 Amarjai Terry, 17 The four suspects that were arrested are in addition to the three arrests made last year. The three suspects that have already been arrested are Ricky Thompson, 17, Keshawn Dixon, 19, and a teen suspect. What they're saying "The Round Rock Police Department remains committed to bringing justice to the victims and their families. We thank the Williamson County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for their continued support and partnership in this investigation," Round Rock police said. The backstory On June 15, 2024, Round Rock police responded to a shooting at Old Settlers Park at Harrell Parkway in Round Rock. Two people were killed, and 14 others were injured in the shooting. Police said the shooting happened during an altercation between two groups at the event. The two people killed were innocent bystanders. 33-year-old Lyndsey Vicknair from Manor and 54-year-old Ara Duke from Pflugerville died in the shooting. The Source Information from the Round Rock Police Department and previous FOX 7 Austin coverage
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28-01-2025
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2 men sentenced to maximum sentences for their crimes in Williamson County
The Brief Two men received the maximum sentences for their crimes by a Williamson County jury Edward Figueroa was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Victor Rodriguez was sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault of a child WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - Two men received the maximum sentences for their crimes by a Williamson County jury. The Williamson County District Attorney's Office tried two jury trials in January, leading to a life sentence in a murder case and a maximum 20-year prison sentence for a sexual assault of a child case. The backstory Edward Figueroa, 44, was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Kathryn Gibson, 24, in their Leander home. Figueroa was later sentenced to life in prison with a $100,000 fine. According to the Williamson County district attorney, on August 12, 2022, during a heated argument, Figueroa shot his girlfriend in front of their 16-month-old son. He attempted to cover up the murder by moving her body and placing the gun in her hand. Figueroa spent four hours in the home with her body, packing drugs into suitcases and then fled. His friend called 911 to report the crime. "I am proud of the work my prosecutors invested in this case and that a Williamson County jury put an end to this criminal's dangerous conduct. This maximum sentence ensures justice not only for Kathryn Gibson and her family, but also our community, ensuring a violent criminal is no longer on our streets. This is a tragic reminder that abusive relationships are all too common and, unfortunately, can have deadly outcomes. Our office encourages anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse to utilize the resources our county provides," Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick stated. The District Attorney's Office recommends that, if you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, Hope Alliance offers a free 24-hour crisis HOPELine at 1-800-460-7233 for victims of all types of family and sexual violence. The backstory Victor Rodriguez, 69, of Coupland, was found guilty of sexual assault of a child. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison. According to the Williamson County district attorney, the victim told law enforcement in the summer of 2022 that Rodriguez had sexually assaulted her repeatedly since she was nine years old. "Our special victim's unit was created to help protect our children and victims of domestic violence. These prosecutors often see the worst our society has to offer, but work tirelessly to make sure these individuals cannot hurt anyone else in the future. We hope these sentences bring some healing to those directly affected by these heinous acts. Law enforcement and prosecutors in Williamson County are dedicated to helping make our community a safe place to live, work and play," Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick stated. The Source Information from the Williamson County District Attorney's Office
