A chaotic morning unfolded in Midland, Texas, when police locked down a stretch of West Wall Street after receiving reports of an active shooter and an ongoing standoff. Midland spokesperson Stewart Doreen confirmed that officers responded to the 4600 block shortly after dawn on June 12, hearing gunfire from a building before scrambling to clear the area. Armored units and partner law‑enforcement agencies converged on the scene, and multiple casualties were transported to local hospitals. The public has been urged to avoid the vicinity while emergency crews work the perimeter.
This incident comes just two days after police launched a manhunt for Victor Mata Villarreal, who allegedly fired at an officer with a rifle during a traffic stop on June 10. The officer escaped injury, and Villarreal remains at large. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the two events are connected. USA TODAY has reached out to the Midland Police Department and Midland Memorial Hospital for additional details.
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