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1 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect also dead Victor Mata Villarreal allegedly fired at bystanders and officers. MIDLAND, Texas --One victim was killed and 10 others were injured in a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, and the suspected gunman is dead following a standoff with police, authorities said. When police responded to an active shooter report around 8 a.m. local time Friday, the suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, allegedly fired at bystanders and officers, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. Villarreal, 45, then barricaded himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic, DPS said. After an hourslong standoff, the Odessa, Texas, resident was found dead in the building around 12:30 p.m. local time, authorities said. Nine victims were taken to Midland Memorial Hospital, where four were rushed into surgery and five were admitted in stable condition, hospital officials said. The five in stable condition have since been discharged, officials said. The victims have not been identified. DPS said no law enforcement officers were hurt. Villarreal had been wanted for attempted capital murder of an officer after he allegedly fired mult…

“At least one person has been killed and nine hospitalised in a shooting in the state of Texas, where authorities say that the suspected attacker, identified as 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, has also been confirmed deceased after a standoff with police.” aje.news/nijo1u

according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Police have provided limited details about how the shooting unfolded. Police arrived in the area after receiving reports of an active shooter, and Mata Villarreal started firing at officers, said Midland Police Chief Greg Snow.

Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least ... By JEFFREY COLLINS and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died Friday after a standoff with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours after the gunfire erupted in one part of the city before ending up near a veterinary hospital and other businesses. Police did not immediately say how the suspect died. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said authorities used robot and drone footage to confirm that the shooter was dead. Dozens of squad cars and law enforcement vehicles descended along what’s normally a busy roadway lined with hotels and auto businesses a few miles west of Midland’s downtown. Andrea Mendias said she heard what sounded like a small explosion at the closed veterinary clinic next to the body shop where she works and saw a number of heavily armed police officers rush into the parking lot. Some appeared to go inside the building. Mendias said she earlier heard what sounded like at least 40 gunshots. Video from Mendias showed officers…

Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least 9 others A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died on Friday after a stand-off with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. The suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, had shot at police just days earlier during a chase and was already being sought by authorities when he began firing at officers and bystanders in Midland, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Police were called to the area after...

Comment 0 Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google MIDLAND, Texas (AP) - A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase, authorities said. The suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, already was being sought by authorities when he began firing at officers and bystanders in Midland on Friday before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Police arrived in the area in response to reports of an active shooter when Mata Villarreal started firing at officers, said Midland Police Chief Greg Snow. Several officers were pinned down behind their patrol cars and had to be rescued by an armored vehicle, Snow said. The suspect was identified as Victor Mata Villarreal, 45. (U.S. Marshals) Mata Villarreal was found dead inside the building just a few hours after the shooting began, police said. They did not say how he died. Police then got anyone stranded out of the area. “We moved to deny more targets for this active shooter,” Snow said. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said authorities…

everlit.audio/hosted/artl_... From Texas Tribune: #Midland,TX #mass-shooting. Deceased gunman, Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, was wanted for attempted murder for firing at LE Wed night, & had walked on a # of past weapons charges. The city is organizing food drives, a blood bank, & add’l help.

Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 injured, police say Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 injured, police say Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 injured, police say TO SEE THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL FUN FIRSTHAND. BUT WE DO START WITH BREAKING NEWS. ONE PERSON IS DEAD AND TEN OTHERS ARE INJURED DURING A SHOOTING IN MIDLAND, TEXAS. MIDLAND MAYOR LORI LONG SAYS POLICE WERE DISPATCHED AROUND EIGHT THIS MORNING. SHE SAYS A SUSPECT IS C Updated: 3:11 PM EDT Jun 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JEFFREY COLLINS and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press Advertisement Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 injured, police say Updated: 3:11 PM EDT Jun 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JEFFREY COLLINS and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died Friday after a standoff with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said.Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours after the gunfire erupted in one part of the city, before ending up near a veterinary hospital and other businesses.Police did not immediate…

Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at ... - WRAL Suspect in Midland, Texas, mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas officials say the suspect began firing shots at officers and bystanders in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning before barricading himself inside ... Posted 6/12/2026, 4:43:11 PM Updated 6/12/2026, 7:48:12 PM Related Associated Press AP U.S. news mass shooting shooting standoff By JEFFREY COLLINS and JOHN SEEWER — Associated Press A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase, authorities said. The suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, already was being sought by authorities when he began firing at officers and bystanders in Midland on Friday before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Police were called to the area after getting reports about an active shooter, authori…

Comment 0 Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google MIDLAND, Texas (AP) - A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase, authorities said. The suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, already was being sought by authorities when he began firing at officers and bystanders in Midland on Friday before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Police arrived in the area in response to reports of an active shooter when Mata Villarreal started firing at officers, said Midland Police Chief Greg Snow. Several officers were pinned down behind their patrol cars and had to be rescued by an armored vehicle, Snow said. The suspect was identified as Victor Mata Villarreal, 45. (U.S. Marshals) Mata Villarreal was found dead inside the building just a few hours after the shooting began, police said. They did not say how he died. Police then got anyone stranded out of the area. “We moved to deny more targets for this active shooter,” Snow said. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said authorities…

Midland shooting: Two dead, including suspect, 10 injured Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . Never miss a story! The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter gives readers the most essential Texas news. Sign up for The Brief. Midland officials have confirmed that a city employee was killed and 10 people were injured in a Friday morning shooting on the south side that also left the suspected gunman dead. Midland Police Department confirmed the suspected shooter was 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, who had been wanted for attempted capital murder since Wednesday. That evening, he shot at a police officer with a rifle after being detained at a traffic stop, police said. Mata Villarreal fled the scene, abandoning his car, and after exchanging gunfire, local police were unable to find him afterwards. Police have not disclosed why Villarreal was stopped. The officer was not injured, but has been placed on administrative leave. The shooting Friday began around 8 a.m., and residents received a stay-in-place notification as police surrounded the barricaded suspect. The city confirmed that the suspected sh…

Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas officials say the suspect began firing shots...

On the 10-yr mark of the Pulse Night Club shooting-1 victim was killed & 10 others were injured in a mass shooting in Midland, TX. The gunman was found dead. He had been wanted for attempted capital murder of an officer after shooting at police during a car chase on Wed. abcnews.com/amp/US/activ...

At least 1 killed, 10 injured in shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect ... At least one person was killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, and the suspect is also dead, officials said. As law enforcement responded to a report of shots fired in the southwestern part of the city at about 8 a.m. local time, the suspect opened fire on police and bystanders, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. The suspect, identified as Victor Mata Villarreal, barricaded himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic and died after a standoff with police, Texas DPS said. The suspect's body was spotted at about 12:30 p.m. by a robot and drone, Midland Mayor Lori Blong said. No police officers were injured in the shooting. Villareal had been wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer after opening fire on law enforcement during a vehicle chase on Wednesday night, Midland police said. He had managed to escape capture at the time despite pulling over, exiting his car and trading gunfire with officers, police said. Lee Carlisle, who was at a Super 8 motel near the scene of the shooting on Friday, told CBS News he had gotten an alert on his phone about Vi…

Victor Mata Villarreal: 5 things to know about Midland, Texas, mass shooting suspect Texas authorities have identified Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, as the suspect in a shooting in Midland that left one person dead and 10 others injured.

10 hurt, 1 dead in Midland mass shooting; Deceased suspect identified as 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, of Odessa. The suspect was wanted for shooting at a Midland police officer Thursday night, Texas DPS says. There was a 3 hour standoff.

Fugitive kills 1, wounds others in Midland, Texas shooting — 2 days after he tried to gun down cop during traffic stop The shooter, was identified as Victor Mata Villarreal, 45. nypost.com/2026/06/12/u...

Suspect in deadly Texas mass shooting, Victor Mata Villarreal, had fired on police days earlier during a chase, authorities said. He was found dead after the Friday attack in Midland left one dead and 10 injured. #TexasShooting #News