A shooting incident in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning has left one person dead and 11 injured. The suspect is deceased.
Midland, TX – A tragic active shooter situation unfolded Friday morning in the 4600 block of West Wall Street. Police secured the scene following a standoff with the suspect, who was later found deceased.
Timeline of Events
- Incident: Friday morning, police responded to reports of an active shooter inside a building on West Wall Street. Responding officers reported hearing gunfire from the location.
- Police Response: The Midland Police Department deployed armored units and received assistance from partner agencies, leading to a standoff with the suspect.
- Resolution: The situation was resolved with the suspect deceased. The scene was subsequently secured.
- Hospital Response: Midland Memorial Hospital received nine victims. Hospital spokesperson Tasa Richardson confirmed four victims were in surgery and five were in stable condition. The hospital's main campus lockdown was lifted, though the emergency department remained under lockdown.
Casualties
According to Midland Mayor Lori Blong, the incident resulted in at least 11 victims, with one fatality confirmed at the scene. Police Chief Greg Snow reported that the active shooter situation had been resolved.
Investigation
Authorities have not released information regarding the identity of the suspect or a possible motive. The investigation remains ongoing.
Location Context
Midland is located in West Texas, approximately midway between the cities of Fort Worth and El Paso.