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Andrew Wimsatt, a 62-year-old civil engineer and Fox News personality acquaintance, was stabbed to death on a park bench in Round Rock, Texas, on September 7. Authorities arrested Benedict Ogbodiegwu, a 26-year-old repeat offender, within hours using surveillance footage. The suspect is held on $1 million bond, with no motive identified beyond a random act.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Round Rock after a victim was found dead in a park area on September 7. The suspect, described as a black man with short dreadlocks and frosted tips, remains at large and is believed to be dangerous. The incident occurred near a popular family park and an elementary school, prompting local residents to increase security measures and express concern about safety.
A California-based apparel and e-commerce company, Digital Brands Group, moved its headquarters to Round Rock, Texas, citing high operating costs, taxes and regulatory burdens in California, as part of a broader trend of wealth and jobs leaving the state. The move includes a roughly 70,000-square-foot Texas facility to serve universities nationwide, with some production remaining in Los Angeles and employees facing the choice of relocating.
Five juveniles were shot and injured during a New Year's Eve party in Round Rock, Texas, following a physical altercation that was reportedly triggered by a viral social media flyer; all victims are in non-life-threatening condition, and the investigation is ongoing.
A 17-year-old, Ricky Thompson III, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Juneteenth celebration shooting in Round Rock, Texas, that killed two women and injured 14 others. Police are still seeking additional suspects and continuing their investigation.
A hailstorm in Round Rock, Texas, caused an estimated $27 million in damages to car dealerships, with over 750 vehicles being severely damaged and anticipated to be total losses. The most impacted dealerships include Round Rock Honda, Round Rock Hyundai, Genesis of Round Rock, and Round Rock Toyota. This hailstorm adds to the history of costly hailstorms in the Austin area.
Two high schools in Round Rock, Texas, were placed on lockdown as police investigated an anonymous threat. The lockdowns were lifted after the threat's credibility was assessed.
Northbound lanes of I-35 near Round Rock were shut down following a traffic fatality, and the northbound I-35 frontage road by IKEA would be closed. Drivers should seek alternate routes as traffic is diverting to the frontage road at Westinghouse Road.
I-35 in Round Rock has reopened after being closed due to police activity. Toll fees were waived during the closure. No further details about the police activity have been released.
Round Rock Police Department and TxDOT have shut down both sides of Interstate 35 near Westinghouse Road due to a police incident. Northbound traffic is diverting to FM 1431 frontage road, and southbound traffic is diverting to Westinghouse Road. Toll fees on nearby toll roads have been waived due to extended delays. Drivers are advised to find alternate routes.
Hernandez Middle School in Round Rock was briefly placed on lockdown after reports of a "suspicious" person with weapons nearby. The Round Rock Independent School District investigated the reports and found no evidence of a person with weapons nearby. The lockdown was lifted, and the middle school resumed the day as scheduled. Parents and guardians were notified, and the Round Rock Police Department was also inside the campus to ensure it was clear.
A SWAT situation in Round Rock, Texas, was contained after officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted on felony assault-family violence charges. The suspect was armed and not coming out of the residence, but there was no threat to the public. The Round Rock Police Department planned to hold a media briefing to provide more details into the incident.
A lottery trust based in Dallas has claimed a $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket that was sold at Luck Zone in Round Rock on Jan. 3. The store also sold a winning $1 million lottery ticket in December 2022. The trust helps keep the winner of lottery prizes worth $1 million or more anonymous.