Shooter targets people at shopping centers in West Texas

By Amir Vera, CNN

Updated 6:54 p.m. ET, September 1, 2019
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7:14 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

At least 5 dead in Midland-Odessa shootings

From CNN's Amanda Watts

At least five people are dead and 21 are injured after the Midland-Odessa shootings, according to Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke.

He said three law enforcement officers were injured -- from the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Midland Police Department and Odessa Police Department.

7:03 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

Gov. Abbott: 'We will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence'

From CNN's Amanda Watts

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement on the Midland-Odessa shootings:

"The First Lady and I are heartbroken over this senseless and cowardly attack, and we offer our unwavering support to the victims, their families, and all the people of Midland and Odessa. The state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety are working closely with local law enforcement to provide resources as needed and deliver justice for this heinous attack. I thank the first responders who have acted swiftly and admirably under pressure, and I want to remind all Texans that we will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence. We will unite, as Texans always do, to respond to this tragedy.”

Abbott will be traveling to Odessa Sunday morning.

6:58 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

The FBI is responding to the shootings

From CNN's Tammy Kupperman

A law enforcement official told CNN that agents from the FBI’s Midland office are assisting law enforcement with their response to the shootings.

The Midland office is a satellite of the FBI’s El Paso division.

6:54 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

Witness films officers preparing to respond to shootings

From CNN's Alisha Ebrahimji

A witness inside a restaurant on 42nd Street in Odessa filmed officers in tactical gear preparing to respond to the shootings.

6:50 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

Midland Memorial Hospital on lockdown

From CNN's Amanda Watts

 

Midland Memorial Hospital is currently on lockdown, and treating patients following the shooting in Odessa and Midland, according to a post on their Facebook page.

6:49 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

Midland mayor: 1 dead, 21 injured in shootings

From CNN's Matthew Hilk

Midland Mayor Jerry Morales said one person was killed and 21 others injured in Saturday's shootings in the Midland-Odessa area.

Two officers were also injured in the shootings, Morales said.

Morales said a Texas Department of Public Safety officer and a Midland police officer both suffered non life-threatening injuries.

“We are hoping that this was just one shooter and we have contained him,” Morales told CNN.

6:43 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

Donald Trump tweets that he's been briefed on the shootings

From CNN's Tammy Kupperman

President Donald Trump tweeted that he has been briefed on the shootings by Attorney General William Barr.

1:38 a.m. ET, September 1, 2019

Suspected shooter shot and killed

From CNN's Amanda Watts

A suspected shooter was shot and killed in Odessa, according to a Facebook post by the Midland Police Department.

6:37 p.m. ET, August 31, 2019

Suspect was shooting at moving vehicles, witness says

From CNN's Alisha Ebrahimji

Ernest Villanueva told CNN a "shooter was going around shooting moving vehicles."

Villanueva snapped two photos of vehicles with bullet holes in them.

Villanueva also tweeted that people should stay off Interstate 20 between Odessa and Midland.