A fatal shooting occurred in Round Rock during a domestic violence call. The incident involved a 20-year-old man from Round Rock. The Round Rock police have identified the man as Reece Ababao. He was fatally shot by an officer. Further details about the incident are available from the Round Rock police, who are investigating the matter.
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