Lori Blong reports 11 victims in Midland Texas shooting

Midland Texas police responded Friday morning to an active shooter situation after officers heard gunfire coming from a building, and at least 11 victims were reported. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said at least one person was dead.

The confrontation with the suspected shooter was still ongoing as police worked at the scene. The reported number of victims made the incident one of immediate concern for people in the area.

Lori Blong and police

Blong, the Midland mayor, said at least 11 victims had been reported. Police said responding officers heard gunfire coming from a building, which is the detail that pushed the response from a report of gunfire into an active shooter situation.

The presence of a standoff added another layer to the response. It meant officers were dealing with both reported casualties and an unresolved threat at the same time.

Friday morning in Midland

The situation unfolded Friday morning in Midland, Texas. Police described it as developing while the standoff with the suspected shooter continued.

For people near the scene, the immediate practical reality was to stay clear of the area and follow police direction as the response continued. The facts available at this point point to a live emergency, not a resolved incident.

Midland response

What matters now is the combination of scale and timing: at least 11 victims, at least one death, and officers still engaged with the suspected shooter. That leaves one clear task for anyone affected nearby — treat the area as active until police end the response.