A shooting in Midland, Texas, left one person dead and 10 others injured on Friday before authorities located the suspected gunman deceased inside a building following a lengthy standoff. Law enforcement officials identified the suspect as 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal of Odessa.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), officers responded around 8 a.m. CST to reports of an active shooter in the 4600 block of West Wall Street.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
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5 things to know about Victor Mata Villarreal
1. Victor Mata Villarreal is from Odessa. Texas authorities named Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, as the individual responsible for Friday's shooting in Midland. Officials said he lived in nearby Odessa, which is located roughly 20 miles southwest of Midland.
2. Villarreal barricaded himself inside a building. According to DPS's preliminary findings, Villarreal allegedly opened fire on officers and bystanders before barricading himself inside an abandoned veterinary clinic.
{{/usCountry}}2. Villarreal barricaded himself inside a building. According to DPS's preliminary findings, Villarreal allegedly opened fire on officers and bystanders before barricading himself inside an abandoned veterinary clinic.
{{/usCountry}}Authorities established a perimeter around the building and conducted a standoff that lasted several hours.
3. Villarreal was found dead after the mass shooting. Law enforcement used drones and robotic equipment during the standoff. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said authorities later confirmed Villarreal was dead inside the building. Officials have not yet disclosed how he died.
4. Villarreal was already wanted by the police before Friday's mass shooting. Authorities said Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer before Friday's shooting. Investigators allege he fired multiple rounds at a Midland police officer during a vehicle pursuit on Wednesday, June 10.
The officer was not injured.
5. Villarreal's pursuit began with a traffic stop. The City of Midland states that the incident occurred at approximately 11:23 pm when a Midland Police officer attempted to pull over Vilarreal's car on a nearby road.
The car did not immediately stop, according to the police, and drove for a few blocks before coming to a stop. Villarreal then exited his vehicle and allegedly opened fire with a rifle. He reportedly got back into the car and left the area when the officer fired back.
His abandoned vehicle was later found nearby.
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Midland shooting victims update
Midland Memorial Hospital reported that several victims received emergency treatment following the shooting. Hospital officials said five patients had been discharged. Four victims underwent surgery, and three were later moved to recovery. One patient remained in surgery at the time of the latest update.
In a statement, the hospital said, “We appreciate the collaboration across our community throughout this incident and are grateful for the dedication of our medical staff and employees during this time of tragedy.”
According to WGN9, the hospital also announced a community blood drive scheduled for June 13 from 9 am to 2:30 pm to replenish supplies following the emergency.