At a Glance
- Five juveniles shot at a New Year’s Eve party in Round Rock.
- Victims transported with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Investigation ongoing, no suspects in custody.
A shooting at a New Year’s Eve celebration on Chisholm Trail Road left five teenagers with gunshot wounds, prompting a police investigation that is still underway.
Shooting Details
The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on the 1600 block of Chisholm Trail Road at the Platinum Event Center. Officers found five juvenile victims with gunshot wounds. Three were from Pflugerville and two from Austin.
- Victims by city:
- Pflugerville: 3
- Austin: 2
Witness Accounts
Neighbors Leon and Leslie described the scene as chaotic.
Leon stated:
> “Massive amount of groups of people just running in there and back laughing, screaming-some are afraid.”
Leslie said:
> “When I heard the noises, I woke up immediately. Our bedroom window is pointed toward the direction that we saw all the cops lined up on the road. Saw a bunch of cop cars. I saw people running around. I heard screaming.”
Investigation Status
RRPD says the party involved underage drinking and stemmed from a viral flyer. A sign on the venue’s window read “No firearms or weapons permitted on the property.” No suspects are in custody, and investigators urge witnesses to contact Detective Heldman at [email protected] or 512-688-7966.
Key Takeaways
- Five teenagers were shot at a New Year’s Eve party.
- Victims had non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospitals.
- No suspects have been apprehended; authorities seek witnesses.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
