Authorities in Midland, Texas respond to an active shooting that leaves at least one person dead and multiple others injured. Multiple outlets report that police hear gunfire coming from a building in the southwestern part of the city and quickly respond. The gunman then flees the initial scene and later barricades himself in an abandoned veterinary building.
Victim counts reported by outlets vary slightly, with figures cited as at least 10 injured and additional reporting noting 11 victims overall. All sources describe the injured and deceased as civilians. At least one outlet reports the gunman allegedly refuses to surrender.
The situation continues as a police standoff, and law enforcement ultimately confirms the suspect is dead after the barricade ends. CBS and other outlets report that investigations are underway, including involvement by federal authorities. The New York Times also describes the suspect as being confirmed dead following the standoff, after an earlier shooting that killed one person and injured at least 11 others.
