Tragedy struck Midland, Texas, on Friday as a shooting left one person dead and several others injured.
The suspect, who had barricaded himself inside a downtown building, is now deceased, according to an announcement by the city on social media.
Midland Mayor Lori Blong reported that 11 individuals were affected by the incident. Authorities quickly set up a secured perimeter, urging locals to steer clear of the area. The exact location of the shooting remains unclear.
During a press briefing, Mayor Blong mentioned that details about the shooter were still unconfirmed. Law enforcement utilized drones and robots to verify the suspect’s death.
This image, provided by KMID/KPEJ, captures law enforcement responding to the active shooter situation in Midland, Texas, on Friday, June 12, 2026. (KMID/KPEJ via AP)
The FBI is aware of the shooting and has Special Agents and Victim Services personnel from its Midland satellite office on scene, a bureau source told News Media.
The situation began in southeast Midland and progressed across south Midland, Blong said, before police were first dispatched at 8:03 a.m. local time.
Midland Memorial Hospital said it had received nine victims from the shooting, with four sent to the operating room and five considered stable. Three victims have been discharged, one is out of surgery and three are still in surgery, the hospital said in an update.
The hospital’s main campus went on lockdown for nearly two hours due to the shooting.
Police are responding to an active shooting situation in Midland, Texas, Friday, June 12, 2026. (KOSA VIA NNS)
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 pouring out of the back of an armored police vehicle and police deploying robots into the area.
“Cecilia and I are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence in Midland,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrote on social media. “We are praying for the victims, their families, and the entire community.”
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