Suspect barricaded after active shooting incident kills one, injures 11 in Texas
A gunman is barricaded in a building in Midland, Texas, following an active shooter incident that left at least one person dead and 11 injured.
Officers with the City of Midland say they responded to the incident in the 4600 block of West Wall Street on Friday.
“Officers heard gunfire coming from the building and worked quickly to secure and clear the area,” the city wrote on Facebook. “Armored units were deployed, and partner agencies assisted in the response. Efforts to bring the standoff with the shooter to a safe resolution are ongoing.”
In a news conference Friday, Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirmed the number of victims but said officials don’t have any confirmed details on the suspect.
Officials say the incident is believed to have started in southeast Midland and progressed across south Midland. They’re asking locals to avoid the area, as the suspect remains barricaded and officers are engaged in a standoff.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Ella Rae Greene, Editor In Chief
