National Breaking Alert: Reports of at least 20-30 people injured in Odessa and Midland Texas. Shooters are firing at motorists and or people in area randomly.
Update * We believe there are two shooters in two separate vehicles. One suspect is believed to be at the Cinergy in Midland and the other is believed to be driving on Loop 250 in Midland. The two vehicles in question are: gold/white small Toyota truck and a USPS Postal Van. Please stay away from these areas and stay indoors.
There are reports of an active shooter at the Home Depot in Odessa. For the safety of the public and law enforcement please stay away from the area and stay in your homes. We will update with more information as soon as possible.
Multiple police agencies are responding and urging everyone to stay off the roadways.
From Odessa, TX Police:
Active Shooter! Please Share!
A subject (possibly 2) is currently driving around Odessa shooting at random people. At this time there are multiple gunshot victims. The suspect just hijacked a U.S. mail carrier truck and was last seen in the area of 38th and Walnut. Everyone is encouraged to get off the road and use extreme caution! All law enforcement is currently searching for the suspect and more information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
Note: Different media outlets are reporting different numbers for victims. We have seen up to 30 so far reported by CBS News.
Update 9-1-19 by AP reports 7 fatalities and 22 injured. Follow the link below for updates on the AP news website.
