Midland police later confirmed that the active shooter situation was over and that the suspect was dead. (File Photo)

1 killed, 9 injured after gunman opens fire in Texas; suspect dead after standoff

A gunman opened fire across Midland, Texas, killing one person and injuring at least nine others. The suspect was later found dead after a standoff with police.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Shooting started around 8 AM, triggering large police response
  • Suspect found dead after hours-long police standoff near veterinary hospital.
  • Four injured underwent surgery; others stable, motive unknown

A gunman opened fire across parts of Midland, Texas, on Friday, killing one person and injuring at least nine others, authorities said. The suspect was later found dead after a standoff with police that lasted several hours.

According to the Associated Press, the shooting began around 8 AM (local time) and triggered a large emergency response as officers rushed to contain the threat. The incident eventually ended near a veterinary hospital, where the suspect was surrounded by police.

Midland police later confirmed that the active shooter situation was over and that the suspect was dead. Authorities did not immediately say how the gunman died.

CHAOTIC SCENES ACROSS MIDLAND

Witnesses described a frightening scene as gunfire rang out across the city.

"It sounded like at least 40 shots were fired," said Andrea Mendias, who works at an auto body shop near the veterinary hospital.

Video recorded by Mendias showed officers emerging from an armoured police vehicle while police robots were deployed during the standoff. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said the situation was still evolving as officers worked to secure the area.

VICTIMS UNDERGO SURGERY

According to Midland Memorial Hospital, four of the injured victims were taken into surgery, while five others were listed in stable condition. Authorities have not yet released details about the victims or a possible motive behind the attack.

The shooting has revived memories of a deadly 2019 rampage in the Midland-Odessa area, when a gunman killed seven people and injured more than two dozen others.

Midland, a city of about 140,000 residents in Texas's oil-producing region, now faces another investigation into a mass shooting that has left the community shaken.

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With inputs from agencies