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West Texas shooting leaves one dead, nine injured; suspect killed after standoff

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A shooting in Midland, Texas, left 11 people injured and at least one dead, and police confirmed that the suspect, 45‑year‑old Victor Mata Villarreal, was killed after a standoff. The incident began with gunfire near a veterinary clinic, and authorities noted the suspect had previously been sought for an attempted murder of a police officer.

  1. US
    Lori Blong
    1. The active shooter situation has ended, and the shooter is confirmed deceased.
    2. We do have 11 known victims at this time. There's at least one victim that is dead on the scene.
    3. We are praying for every person touched by today's events and for the law enforcement officers who risked own safety to protect our community.
    4. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. We are praying for every person touched by today's events and for the law enforcement officers who risked own safety to protect our community.
  2. US
    Greg Abbott
    Republican Party
    1. I have been briefed on the matter and commend the swift response from the Midland Police Department, DPS and all assisting law enforcement agencies.
    2. We are praying for the victims, their families and the entire community. I have been briefed on the matter and commend the swift response from the Midland police department … and all assisting law enforcement agencies.
    3. The Governor commends the swift and professional response of the Midland Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers, and all assisting law enforcement agencies working to protect the public.
  3. US
    Greg Snow
    Midland Police Department
    1. Armored units were deployed, and partner agencies assisted in the response.
    2. Efforts to bring the standoff with the shooter to a safe resolution are ongoing.
  4. US
    Dan Patrick
    Texas National Guard
    1. Texans are heartbroken over the news of a shooting in Midland. Please join Jan and me in prayer for the victims, their families, and the city of Midland. Please also pray for our brave first responders who put themselves in harm's way to keep the Midland community safe.
    2. Texas stands ready to provide any additional state resources or support.
  5. US
    Midland Memorial Hospital
    1. We appreciate the collaboration across our community throughout this incident and are grateful for the dedication of our medical staff and employees during this time of tragedy.

sources

  1. 1.Hindustan Times
  2. 2.The Times of India
  3. 3.CNN
  4. 4.Golf News
  5. 5.Los Angeles Times
  6. 6.The Guardian
  7. 7.South China Morning Post
  8. 8.Sweden Herald
  9. 9.Associated Press
  10. 10.CBS News
  11. 11.Midland Reporter-Telegram
  12. 12.NBC News

perspectives

  1. 1.Crimes
  2. 2.Mass Shootings

organizations

  1. 1.Midland Police Department
  2. 2.Midland Memorial Hospital
  3. 3.Federal Bureau of Investigation
  4. 4.Texas Department of Public Safety
  5. 5.All American Collision
  6. 6.Business 20
  7. 7.Facebook
  8. 8.Odessa Medical Center Hospital
  9. 9.Rangers
  10. 10.Texas Rangers

persons

  1. 1.Lori BlongUS
  2. 2.Victor Mata Villarreal
  3. 3.Greg AbbottUS
  4. 4.Andrea Mendias
  5. 5.Kash PatelUS
  6. 6.Brenda Bowen
  7. 7.Greg SnowUS
  8. 8.Mike PompeoUS
  9. 9.Brad Parks
  10. 10.Dan PatrickUS
  11. 11.Evan Perez
  12. 12.Jeremy Grisham

technicals

  1. 1.Swat Valley
  2. 2.Wall Street
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  4. 4.Toledo Festival
West Texas shooting leaves one dead, nine injured; suspect killed after standoff