{"id":333777,"date":"2026-06-12T15:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/333777\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:53:13","slug":"active-shooter-situation-reported-in-midland-texas-sheriff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/333777\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Active shooter situation’ reported in Midland, Texas: Sheriff"},"content":{"rendered":"

The public is asked to avoid the area.<\/p>\n

ByEmily Shapiro \"ABCNews<\/p>\n

Friday, June 12, 2026 3:35PM<\/p>\n

\"ABC<\/p>\n

Authorities are assisting with an “active shooter situation” in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, according to the Ercot County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

According to City of Midland officials, police responded to the 4600 block of West Wall Street after reports of gunfire coming from a building.<\/p>\n

“Armored units were deployed, and partner agencies assisted in the response. Efforts to bring the standoff with the shooter to a safe resolution are ongoing,” they said in a social media post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional information was not immediately available.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.<\/p>\n

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