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A Friday morning shooting in Midland left a city employee dead and 10 people injured; the 45-year-old suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was later found dead after an hours-long standoff with police, following an attempted firing at an officer. The motive has not been disclosed, and authorities are coordinating ongoing victim support and investigation.
A mass shooting in Midland, Texas left 1 dead and 10 injured as Victor Mata Villarreal opened fire on bystanders and officers before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic. After an hourslong standoff, Villarreal was found dead in the building around 12:30 p.m. local time. Nine victims were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital, with four undergoing surgery and five admitted in stable condition (five since discharged). Villarreal had previously been wanted for attempted capital murder of an officer after a Wednesday car chase; no law enforcement officers were injured.
Authorities say a Midland, Texas gunman who opened fire Friday—killing one person and injuring several others—died in a police standoff after barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic; the suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, had fired on officers during a chase days earlier and was wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
A shooting in Midland, Texas left 1 person dead and 10 others injured, bringing the total number of known victims to 11; after a roughly two-hour standoff, police say the gunman is dead, with victims treated at Midland Memorial and Odessa Medical Center Hospitals as investigators review what happened.
In Midland, Texas, authorities say 11 people were shot and at least one killed in a mass shooting that prompted an hours-long standoff; the suspect is now deceased, the active shooter situation has ended, and nine victims were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital (four in surgery, five stable) as lockdowns at the hospital were lifted; investigators have not released a motive and will provide updates as the situation develops.
Schools in Saginaw, Midland, Bay, and Huron counties are closing on Wednesday, Jan. 17 due to a wind chill advisory with temperatures expected to reach as low as 15 degrees below zero. The National Weather Association issued the advisory, warning of potential hypothermia risks.
The oil-rich city of Midland, Texas, has experienced a significant influx of millennials due to its booming oil and energy sector. While this has helped the local economy, it has also strained the housing market and schools. More than half of the city's homeowners are millennials, and their presence has brought about both positive and negative changes to the city.
Midland, Texas, a desert city known for its thriving oil and energy industry, has attracted a significant number of millennials, with half of the homeowners falling between the ages of 27 and 41. This influx of young residents has led to the development of more cafes, parks, and concert venues, transforming Midland into a millennial playground. Contrary to stereotypes, the city is ethnically diverse and filled with friendly and hardworking entrepreneurs.
Austinites pay the highest cost of living in Texas, while residents of Midland pay the least, according to an analysis by Texas Real Estate Source. The analysis considered factors such as property taxes, utilities, and prices of goods and services, comparing them with average income per capita. Texas Real Estate Source ranked each city based on these factors, highlighting the most affordable aspects of living expenses.
Midland Police Department arrested Mario Juan Chacon, 24, for the murder of Madeline Pantoja, whose remains were found in an area east of County Road 190 and County Road 1160. The investigation began on May 11, 2023, after Madeline was reported missing. An autopsy will be performed, and the investigation is ongoing.