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Midland Shooter Victor Mata Villarreal Found Dead After Standoff

6/13/2026

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Victor Mata Villarreal, the 45-year-old suspect wanted for an attempted capital-murder of a police officer, was found dead after a standoff following his Midland, Texas shooting.
The attack killed one person, injured nine, and left four victims in surgery while five were treated and released at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Police responded at 8 a.m. with dozens of squad cars, an armored vehicle, robots and drones near a veterinary clinic.

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Story summary

Victor Mata Villarreal, the 45-year-old suspect wanted for an attempted capital-murder of a police officer, was found dead after a standoff following his Midland, Texas shooting.
The attack killed one person, injured nine, and left four victims in surgery while five were treated and released at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Police responded at 8 a.m. with dozens of squad cars, an armored vehicle, robots and drones near a veterinary clinic.