June 20th 2024.
It was a day of celebration turned deadly when tragedy struck at a Juneteenth event in Round Rock, Texas. Lyndsey Vicknair, a highly respected attorney and native of North Texas, lost her life in a shooting that occurred at Old Settlers Park on June 15. According to NBCDFW, Lyndsey and her husband, Kevin Vicknair, were enjoying the festivities when the unthinkable happened.
The couple was sitting down to dinner when the sound of gunfire shattered the air just before 11 p.m. In a press conference, Kevin tearfully recounted the heartbreaking moment his wife turned to him and said, "I'm hit." Despite his desperate attempts to save her with CPR, Lyndsey passed away from her injuries. Kevin had the difficult task of breaking the news to their three young children, who range in age from one to seven, the following day.
Dr. Michael Evans, a senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, expressed his shock and disbelief at the loss of Lyndsey, whom he had known since childhood. He shared, "It was a sense of disbelief when I heard the news. She was baptized at our church and was a beloved member of our community."
Lyndsey was a highly accomplished individual, holding degrees from Prairie View A&M University, South Texas College of Law, Southwestern Law School, and the University of Oklahoma. She was known for her dedication to community service, often participating in fundraisers, food drives, and other outreach events. The Austin Bar Association extended their condolences to her family, stating, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband, Kevin, and their three children."
Sadly, Lyndsey was not the only victim of the shooting. Ara Duke also lost her life that night. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, six people, including four adults and two children, were transported to trauma facilities with potentially serious injuries. The community is reeling from this senseless act of violence.
Round Rock Police confirmed that the shooting was a result of an altercation between two groups. They emphasized that neither Lyndsey nor Duke were involved in the dispute. The suspect, described as a young African American male, around 19 to 20 years old and 5 feet 7 inches tall, is still at large. Law enforcement officials are urging the individual to turn himself in. The department has set up an online portal for witnesses to submit any photo or video evidence that may be helpful in the investigation.
In the wake of this tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign has been started to support Vicknair's family. An obituary for Lyndsey has been published, and a visitation service is scheduled for June 21 in Mansfield, followed by a celebration of her life on June 22, led by Pastor Evans. The community is coming together to mourn the loss of a remarkable woman and to support her grieving family during this difficult time.
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