Police are responding to an active shooter in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, according to the city’s police chief, and officials say multiple people have been sent to local and regional hospitals.
Midland Police Chief Greg Snow said in a social media post that officers heard gunfire coming from a building in the southwestern part of the city and they quickly secured the area.
“Armored units were deployed, and partner agencies assisted in the response,” Snow said on Facebook. “Efforts to bring the standoff with the shooter to a safe resolution are ongoing.”
Partner agencies are aiding in the response and the work continues to end the standoff with the shooter, according to Midland Strategic Communications Officer Stuart Doreen.
“We are aware of the ongoing incident near Industrial Avenue and Wall Street,” the city wrote on its Facebook page. “At this time, public safety personnel are actively responding, and we ask the public to avoid the area until further notice. Our priority is the safety of our residents and first responders.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.