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UPDATED Jun 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Jun 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Deceased suspect identified after Midland shooting
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Authorities identified the deceased gunman, Victor Mata Villarreal, after a downtown Midland shooting left 1 dead and 10 wounded.
WHO: Victor Mata Villarreal; Midland Mayor Lori Blong; FBI; Texas Department of Public Safety
WHAT: Police confirmed the shooter was dead inside an abandoned veterinary clinic after a downtown shooting that killed one and injured 10 others.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
WHERE: Downtown Midland, Texas
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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