Round Rock shooting suspect admits to firing shots, court documents say

Brianna Hollis
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ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The 17-year-old arrested in connection with Saturday’s shooting in Round Rock that killed two people and injured 14 others admitted to shooting another person in the leg, according to his arrest affidavit KXAN obtained Friday evening.

So far, Ricky Thompson III is the only person arrested in the case. Police Chief Allen Banks said Thursday the department is still looking for additional suspects.

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“The defendant admitted to being present at the scene with a 9mm firearm,” Thompson’s affidavit reads. “Additionally, the defendant stated that he fired three rounds in the directon of the complainant, striking the complainant in the leg.”

Police said the shooting happened at the city’s Juneteenth celebration and gunfire erupted after two groups got into a fight.

The newly released court documents explained the person Thompson is accused of shooting and injuring was one of the individuals in the group he was in a fight with. That victim is also 17-years-old.

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Thompson currently faces one charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony. Police said there is a chance his charges could get upgraded.

Furthermore, police expect more charges for additional suspects and they continued investigating Friday. Banks said the investigation is on-going and fluid, and his officers will work tirelessly to bring about justice in this case.

The victims

On Monday, police identified the victims as Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, from Manor and Ara Duke, 54, from Pflugerville. Both are mothers.

Ara Duke is pictured on the right (photo courtesy: Kimberly Holiday); Lyndsey Vicknair is pictured on the left. Both women were killed in a shooting during a Juneteenth event in Round Rock on June 15, 2024.
Ara Duke is pictured on the right (photo courtesy: Kimberly Holiday); Lyndsey Vicknair is pictured on the left. Both women were killed in a shooting during a Juneteenth event in Round Rock on June 15, 2024.

The Round Rock Police Department said neither one was involved in the altercation that police say led to the shooting.

Vicknair was a lawyer. Duke was an educator.

“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of innocent lives and the injuries sustained by several others in Saturday’s senseless act of violence,” Round Rock PD Chief Allen Banks said in a statement. “Our deepest condolences go out to the families affected by this tragedy. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community and will work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice. Together, we will stand strong and support one another during this difficult time for our community.”

The Round Rock Police Department has not released the names of any of the people injured in the shooting, but KXAN spoke with a woman who said she was one of the 14 wounded that night.

“I felt it in my leg and I felt myself just sitting down, and my husband had to drag me to the emergency station, and my kids were behind me,” LaTonya Ray said.

She said the night was supposed to be a family affair, she attended the Juneteenth celebration with her husband and their three children.

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