Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAustin police stand guard at a crime scene where a mass shooting occurred in Austin, Texas on March 1, 2026. Police officers confronted the suspected shooter shortly after 2 a.m. and killed the gunman (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)An active shooter incident in Midland, Texas, has resulted in at least one person killed and ten others injured. Police are currently in a standoff with the suspect, who is reportedly barricaded inside a building. Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirmed there is only one known suspect involved in the incident. Authorities have established a perimeter and secured the immediate area, urging residents to stay put. The public is advised to avoid the 4600 block of West Wall Street, and a family reunification center has been set up at Midland Memorial Hospital. In fullOne dead and 10 hurt as Texas police try to end standoff with barricaded suspect after ‘active shooting’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in