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5 dead, 21 wounded in mass shooting in Midland-Odessa, Texas; shooter killed
OLIVIA SANCHEZ, MARCO DELLA CAVA | USA TODAY
Updated 14 minutes ago

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At least five people were killed and 21 injured in Midland, Texas, after a man went on a shooting rampage before he was shot to death by officers, police said.

At least five people were killed and 21 injured in Midland-Odessa, Texas, after a routine traffic stop triggered a deadly shooting rampage that ended when the gunman was slain by officers, police said.

The incident began at 3:13 p.m. CST when an assailant described by authorities only as a white male in his mid-30s driving a gold-colored vehicle was pulled over by a pair of state troopers on Interstate 20 for a traffic violation, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Before coming to a stop, the man grabbed a rifle and shot multiple times at the pair of troopers through the rear window, wounding one. He then sped off, shooting at other motorists and passersby. At one point, he changed to a U.S. Postal Service truck.

Besides the initial trooper who was shot, two others were wounded as well, Texas DPS said, The gunman himself was killed after a chase involving officers from both Midland and Odessa, two cities within miles of each other.

The tragedy shattered an otherwise quiet holiday weekend in West Texas and became the latest mass shooting after others earlier this month in El Paso, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; and Gilroy, California.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement that he would be traveling to the area on Sunday.

"I want to remind all Texans that we will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence," said Abbott.

When it came to changing vehicles, video taken by bystanders and broadcast by local TV station CBS7 showed a white U.S. Postal Service van, allegedly hijacked by the suspect at some point in his rampage. It crashed into a series of police cars set up as a roadblock. The van stopped, and officers quickly approach the van with guns drawn.

Besides the trooper, the injured officers included one from Midland and one from Odessa.

Russell Tippin, CEO of Medical Health Systems hospital, said 14 shooting victims were being cared for at the facility. He declined to give their ages.

"If you hear my voice, you need to hug your families," he said during a press conference in front of the hospital, which remains on lockdown.

5 killed, 21 injured in mass shooting in Odessa and Midland, Texas

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As the incident unfolded, chaos led to confusion. At one point, online and police reports from the Midland and Odessa area reported two shooters traveling separately – one in a small Toyota truck and the other the a postal service van. But this information proved incorrect.

CBS7 twice had its news anchors clear the broadcast set as police officers came through the mall with guns drawn. Later, the anchors said they had to leave the mall entirely, but they continued broadcasting via wireless microphones.

"For the safety of the public and law enforcement, please stay away from the area and stay in your homes," the Midland Police Department said on Twitter.

The White House was briefed on the situation, the Associated Press reported.

There have been 280 mass shootings in 2019, as defined as involving four or more people injured or killed, excluding the perpetrator, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit that tracks such incidents,

To date, including this shooting, 602 people have died in mass shootings in 2019 and 2,356 have been injured.

Originally Published 5:57 p.m. EDT Aug. 31, 2019
Updated 14 minutes ago

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...ive-shooters-midland-odessa-texas/2181462001/

 

[Yaseen1]

u.s has more threat from inside than external threats,their civilization and society is moving towards destruction everyday

 

[American Pakistani]

So this is 4th mass shooting of the month. The government really need to do something about who they giving license to.

 

[monitor]

5 dead, 21 wounded in mass shooting in Midland-Odessa, Texas; shooter killed
OLIVIA SANCHEZ, MARCO DELLA CAVA | USA TODAY
Updated 14 minutes ago

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At least five people were killed and 21 injured in Midland, Texas, after a man went on a shooting rampage before he was shot to death by officers, police said.

At least five people were killed and 21 injured in Midland-Odessa, Texas, after a routine traffic stop triggered a deadly shooting rampage that ended when the gunman was slain by officers, police said.

The incident began at 3:13 p.m. CST when an assailant described by authorities only as a white male in his mid-30s driving a gold-colored vehicle was pulled over by a pair of state troopers on Interstate 20 for a traffic violation, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Before coming to a stop, the man grabbed a rifle and shot multiple times at the pair of troopers through the rear window, wounding one. He then sped off, shooting at other motorists and passersby. At one point, he changed to a U.S. Postal Service truck.

Besides the initial trooper who was shot, two others were wounded as well, Texas DPS said, The gunman himself was killed after a chase involving officers from both Midland and Odessa, two cities within miles of each other.

The tragedy shattered an otherwise quiet holiday weekend in West Texas and became the latest mass shooting after others earlier this month in El Paso, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; and Gilroy, California.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement that he would be traveling to the area on Sunday.

"I want to remind all Texans that we will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence," said Abbott.

When it came to changing vehicles, video taken by bystanders and broadcast by local TV station CBS7 showed a white U.S. Postal Service van, allegedly hijacked by the suspect at some point in his rampage. It crashed into a series of police cars set up as a roadblock. The van stopped, and officers quickly approach the van with guns drawn.

Besides the trooper, the injured officers included one from Midland and one from Odessa.

Russell Tippin, CEO of Medical Health Systems hospital, said 14 shooting victims were being cared for at the facility. He declined to give their ages.

"If you hear my voice, you need to hug your families," he said during a press conference in front of the hospital, which remains on lockdown.

5 killed, 21 injured in mass shooting in Odessa and Midland, Texas

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As the incident unfolded, chaos led to confusion. At one point, online and police reports from the Midland and Odessa area reported two shooters traveling separately – one in a small Toyota truck and the other the a postal service van. But this information proved incorrect.

CBS7 twice had its news anchors clear the broadcast set as police officers came through the mall with guns drawn. Later, the anchors said they had to leave the mall entirely, but they continued broadcasting via wireless microphones.

"For the safety of the public and law enforcement, please stay away from the area and stay in your homes," the Midland Police Department said on Twitter.

The White House was briefed on the situation, the Associated Press reported.

There have been 280 mass shootings in 2019, as defined as involving four or more people injured or killed, excluding the perpetrator, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit that tracks such incidents,

To date, including this shooting, 602 people have died in mass shootings in 2019 and 2,356 have been injured.

Originally Published 5:57 p.m. EDT Aug. 31, 2019
Updated 14 minutes ago

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...ive-shooters-midland-odessa-texas/2181462001/

Its now a common matter now in USA of mass shooting for silly reason due to availability of firearms to ordinary people . US must stop selling weapons to people if they wants to control this kind of crime . more people are vulnerable to gun violence then what US fighting all over the world for saving American i.e IS al qaida .

 

[Yaseen1]

real problem lies with mental illness of u.s public which is increasing everyday due to lack of satisfaction with their life and way of living.There is some spiritual problem with their public which is causing rise of suicides and hate within society

So this is 4th mass shooting of the month. The government really need to do something about who they giving license to.

 

[YeBeWarned]

some say on youtube that it was a car robbery gone bad situation ? can anyone confirm it ?

 

[FuturePAF]

Another example of a crime of despair. These killers have nothing left to prevent them from killing innocents or law enforcement. Suicide by cop; a Death of despair. Its part of a growing trend among a growing number of white working and formerly middle class whites, mostly men. There is even a meme about these kinds of men; Doomers.

 

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