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Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Labor Day Killing in Round Rock

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A killing occurred on Labor Day. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. The incident took place in Round Rock. The sheriff's office is handling the investigation…

A killing occurred on Labor Day. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. The incident took place in Round Rock. The sheriff's office is handling the investigation. Further details about the killing are available from KLBJ-AM, which reported on the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office investigation.

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