Shooting in Midland, Texas leaves multiple people hospitalized as gunman barricades self in standoff

Multiple people have been hospitalized as an active shooter opened fire in West Texas and barricaded himself inside a building Friday, officials said.Police in Midland are currently in a “standoff” with a shooter after gunfire erupted Friday morning, with videos capturing the sound of several shots.Multiple people have been taken to the hospital,  Midland spokesperson Stewart Doreen confirmed to USA TODAY.Their injuries or conditions were not immediately clear.“Officers heard gunfire coming from the building and worked quickly to secure and clear the area,” Midland Police Chief Snow said in a statement.“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.”Officials have asked the public to avoid the 4600 block of West Wall Street.

Midland is a city of about 130,000 located about 320 miles west of Austin....