A Texas police department is in a standoff with a suspect after an active shooter incident Friday morning, the Midland Police Department said. The incident occurred in the 4600 block of West Wall Street, where officers heard gunfire coming from a building and worked to secure the area.

Incident Details

According to Mayor Lori Blong, there are 11 known victims, with at least one confirmed dead on the scene. The Midland Memorial Hospital has established a family reunification center for the victims’ families and was on lockdown for a period due to the incident.

The hospital’s emergency department remains locked down until further notice, and the public is advised to avoid the hospital unless they require emergency medical attention. The incident is still developing, and authorities are working to bring the standoff to a safe resolution.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.