At least 11 injured, one dead in Midland, Texas shooting

Gunfire broke out Friday morning in Midland, Texas, leaving at least 11 victims and at least one person dead, according to city officials. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said the suspected shooter also died after a standoff with police, while authorities kept the area active and had not cleared the scene.

Midland police said responding officers heard gunfire coming from a building in the 4600 block of West Wall Street. Officers moved in with armored units as partner agencies assisted in securing the area, a response that unfolded in southwest Midland as officials worked to contain the violence and account for those affected.

Midland Memorial Hospital said it was treating nine victims from the shooting. Four patients were in surgery Friday morning, while five others were listed in stable condition, giving the first public view of how many wounded had reached the hospital and how seriously they were hurt.

City officials also set up a family unification center at Midland Memorial Hospital for relatives seeking information about loved ones affected by the shooting. The center became a focal point for anxious families as authorities continued to work through the aftermath of the attack and the status of those involved.

The shooting added another grim chapter to a day that began with a heavy police response and ended with questions still open about the sequence of events inside the building. Officials said the scene remained active, underscoring that investigators and first responders were still working through the site even after the suspected shooter was confirmed dead.