China News Service, November 17 (Xinhua) According to foreign media reports, a shooting incident occurred in Hubei Province recently, killing at least one person and injuring many others. MidlandAccording to Texas Mayor Lori Blong, there were 11 confirmed victims in the state on Friday morning.
The city said a suspect has been eliminated but has not released further information.
Nine victims are receiving treatment in hospital Midland According to information provided by CBS affiliate KOSA, four people remain in surgery at Memorial Hospital and five are reported to be in stable condition.
“My heart breaks for the victims and their families,” Bron said. “We pray for everyone touched by today’s events and for the law enforcement officers who risked their lives to protect our communities.”
Bron said she was not aware of any injuries to the officers.
Midland Police Chief Greg Snow provides update
Midland Police Chief Greg Snow said in a social media update that police detected gunfire coming from a building in the southwest of the city and quickly took control of the nearby area.
“Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott are deeply saddened by the events in Midland,” Governor’s Press Secretary Andrew Mahalis said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the entire Midland community.”
“We are aware of an ongoing incident near Industrial Avenue and Wall Street,” the city wrote on its Facebook page. “Public safety personnel are currently actively responding and we ask the public to avoid the area until further notice. Our top priority is the safety of our residents and first responders.”
Hospital blockade lifted, no urgent need for blood donation
The lockdown at Midland Memorial Hospital has been lifted, but the emergency room remains safe. City officials set up family reunification centers at hospitals to help reunite victims with their loved ones.
People seeking information about relatives who may have been involved in the shooting are asked to contact 432-631-4689.
The hospital currently has an adequate supply of blood for victims of the shooting; however, there may be future demand as blood banks are depleted due to the tragedy.
“The need at the blood bank is not immediate, but we do know there may be a need in the future,” Bron said. “If you would like to donate blood at our local blood bank, we invite you to do so.”
