At least 11 people were injured in a mass shooting Friday in Midland, Mayor Lori Blong said during a morning news conference.
One of the 11 victims, 62-year-old Edward Randall Scott, died at the scene. The other 10 victims were taken to a local hospital.
Earlier Friday, Midland police said a possible suspect in the shooting was in a standoff with officers. Blong confirmed Friday afternoon that the shooter is now dead, as well.
In a statement, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) identified the suspect as Odessa resident Victor Mata Villarreal, 45.
Troopers said DPS, Midland police officers and other state, local and federal members law enforcement were dispatched at approximately 8 a.m. on an active shooter call in the 4600 block of West Wall Street in Midland.
Upon arrival, DPS said Villarreal opened fire on officers and bystanders before barricading himself inside an abandoned building.
After a perimeter was established, officers found Villarreal dead inside the building just after noon Friday, according to the agency. No members of law enforcement were hurt.
It is unclear what led up to Villarreal’s death. Additional details on the victims are also unclear at this time.
Troopers said Villarreal had been accused of attempted capital murder of a peace officer after allegedly firing shots at a Midland police officer Wednesday. The Texas Rangers are handling the investigation into Friday’s shooting, according to DPS.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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