Shooting in West Texas Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Injured; Suspect Also Dead

By  Jeong Banseok  | Jun 13, 2026

Shooting in West Texas Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Injured; Suspect Also Dead
▲ Police respond to the scene of a shooting in Midland, Texas, on June 12 (local time).

A shooting in West Texas has left one person dead and nine others injured.

According to reports from the Associated Press and local media outlet The Texas Tribune, the shooter began firing indiscriminately while moving south from the southeastern part of Midland, Texas, starting around 8:00 a.m. on June 12 (local time).

The area near the scene of the crime included hotels, a convention center, and parks.

The shooter died after a standoff with police near a veterinary clinic at approximately 11:30 a.m. that day, about three hours after the incident began.

However, police and city authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the suspect's identity, the motive for the crime, or the circumstances of their death.

The nine injured individuals were transported to the nearby Midland Memorial Hospital.

The hospital stated that four of the victims underwent surgery, while the others are in stable condition.

Governor Greg Abbott expressed his condolences and stated that the state government would provide all necessary support.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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