On June 12, 2026, a shooting occurred in Midland, Texas, around 8 a.m. on West Wall Street, resulting in one death and ten injuries. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted capital murder of a police officer and allegedly fired at police and bystanders before barricading himself inside an abandoned veterinary clinic. He was found dead inside the building at approximately 12:30 p.m. No law enforcement officers were reported injured during the incident.
Nine victims were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital, where four underwent surgeries, while two others remained stable in the emergency department, and three have been discharged. Another victim was taken to Odessa Medical Center Hospital. The city spokesperson could not confirm if all victims had sustained gunshot wounds.
Midland Police Chief Greg Snow stated that the situation escalated into an active shooter scenario, with officers initially pinned down behind their patrol vehicles. Armored vehicles were deployed to assist in securing the area and ensuring the safety of potential victims. Mayor Lori Blong expressed condolences for the victims and their families, noting that officials had no confirmed details on the victims at the time of the news conference.