Suspect in deadly Texas mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Midland, Texas
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Midland Texas in Midland, Texas: A 45‐year‐old man opened fire in Midland, Texas, killing one person and injuring ten. He had previously fired at police during a chase earlier that week. The suspect barricaded himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic where he was later found dead. Police used armored vehicles, robots, and drones to secure the scene and evacuate civilians.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed bystander Unknown Fatal
Victor Mata Villarreal Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Suspect in deadly Texas mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say

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