At least 1 killed, 10 injured in shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect dead, officials say

Updated on: June 12, 2026 / 7:55 PM EDT / CBS News

At least 1 killed, 10 injured in shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect dead, officials say

TL;DR

  • One person was killed and 10 others were wounded in a shooting in Midland, Texas.
  • The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, is dead after a standoff with police.
  • Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder after an earlier exchange of gunfire with law enforcement.
  • Victim Ed Scott was identified as a city employee and integral figure in local softball organizations.
  • Nine victims were treated at Midland Memorial Hospital, with four requiring surgery.
  • Law enforcement responded to the scene, with no officers injured.
  • The governor's office expressed condolences to the victims and the community.