A shooting in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning resulted in one person dead and about 11 others shot, officials confirmed [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Police responded shortly after 8 a.m. local time to gunfire reported from the 4600 block of West Wall Street in an industrial area of Midland [1, 3, 4]. Witnesses reported about 40 shots fired [2].
The suspect barricaded themselves inside a building, sparking an hourslong standoff with police [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The active shooter situation ended Friday afternoon when authorities confirmed the suspect was deceased [1, 2, 3, 4].
Midland Mayor Lori Blong said, "We do have 11 known victims at this time. There’s at least one victim that is dead on the scene. The active shooter situation has ended, and the shooter is confirmed deceased" [3]. She also said, "The active shooter incident has been resolved, and the suspect is confirmed deceased" [2].
At least 11 people were shot, including one confirmed dead and 9 or more hospitalized, though some sources differ on exact injury counts [1, 2, 3, 4]. Four victims were undergoing surgery while five were reported stable in hospital [2].
FBI special agents and Victim Services personnel deployed to assist Midland Police in the investigation [3]. The shooting led to road closures around the scene that remain in place as authorities continue their work [2, 4].
Authorities have not released a motive or identified the suspect [4]. Governor Greg Abbott said he was praying for victims and commended law enforcement for their swift response [3]. Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also expressed horror at the shooting and gratitude toward police [3].
Road closures and investigations are ongoing as authorities aid the injured and work to determine the circumstances of the shooting [2, 4].
