A Thursday night stabbing outside Round Rock Tavern in downtown Round Rock left one person hospitalized and ended with a 26-year-old suspect in custody, according to police. Officers, firefighters, and EMS crews provided lifesaving measures at the scene before the victim was taken to a local hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition. Authorities later tracked the suspect to a residence in Cedar Park and arrested him.
The Round Rock Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred outside Round Rock Tavern in downtown Round Rock on June 11, 2026.
— Round Rock Police (@roundrockpolice) June 12, 2026
Investigators determined the incident stemmed from a verbal altercation between two individuals.
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Police account
According to a post by Round Rock Police, officers responded to a reported stabbing outside Round Rock Tavern on June 11 and found a person suffering from stab wounds. The department said first responders provided lifesaving measures at the scene, and the injured person was then transported to a nearby hospital, where the victim is in stable condition. Investigators told the department the violence followed a verbal altercation between two individuals.
Where it happened
The confrontation unfolded outside Round Rock Tavern, a long-running live-music bar in downtown Round Rock. The venue lists its address as 113 West Main St., according to Round Rock Tavern, and is known for late-night shows and rooftop crowds that help anchor the Main Street nightlife scene.
Suspect and charges
Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Skyler Stewart and said officers located him at his residence in Cedar Park before taking him into custody. Stewart was booked into the Williamson County Jail and faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the post by Round Rock Police.
What the charge means
Under Texas law, aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon is typically treated as a second-degree felony, carrying a potential prison sentence of two to 20 years and fines up to $10,000. The offense is defined in Texas Penal Code §22.02, which covers assaults that cause serious bodily injury or involve the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon.
Investigation continues
Round Rock Police say the investigation remains active and have not released additional information about the motive beyond the initial verbal altercation or any upcoming court dates. This story will be updated as the department or public records provide further details.
