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At least 2 dead, one suspect in custody in mass drive-by shootings in Texas At least 2 killed, shooter shot dead in mass drive-by shootings in Texas
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At least two people have been killed and dozens more reportedly injured in Texas, where people were randomly shot at from two vehicles in Midland and Odessa. One suspect has been arrested. At least two people have been killed and dozens more reportedly injured in Texas, where people were randomly shot at from vehicles in Midland and Odessa. One suspect has been shot and killed during arrest.
At least two people have been killed in the shooting spree, Midland mayor, Jerry Morales told the New York Times. Midland mayor, Jerry Morales, said that two victims of the shootings have died. 
“We have two fatalities and up to 20 injuries,” Morales said, adding that the gunman who had been taken into custody was wounded and it was not clear if he had surived. “We have two fatalities and up to 20 injuries,” Morales told the New York Times.
Midland Police Department confirmed that a gunmen was shot and killed, adding that officers have been looking into reports of other possible suspects.
There have been conflicting reports as to the number of the attackers. Odessa Mayor David Turner told Fox News that there was a single shooter who is now deceased. Turner also dismissed reports that there were two vehicles.
In Odessa, active shooter situation was reported near a Home Depot. The rifle-wielding gunman shot a state trooper and then opened fire on civilians from a vehicle. 20 people have been shot in total, according to CBS News.In Odessa, active shooter situation was reported near a Home Depot. The rifle-wielding gunman shot a state trooper and then opened fire on civilians from a vehicle. 20 people have been shot in total, according to CBS News.
Midland Police Department then reported that there were two shooters in two separate vehicles in Midland. One of the alleged gunmen is driving a gold-white Toyota truck and the second had reportedly hijacked a USPS postal van. Midland Police Department then reported that there were two shooters in two separate vehicles in Midland. One of the alleged gunmen is driving a gold-white Toyota truck and the second had reportedly hijacked a USPS postal van. 10 people were reportedly injured in Midland.
Devin Sanchez, a spokesman for the City of Odessa, has confirmed to CNN that at least one person has died in the shootings. He said that the gunman in a Toyota car was driving around shopping malls and opening fire at bystanders.Devin Sanchez, a spokesman for the City of Odessa, has confirmed to CNN that at least one person has died in the shootings. He said that the gunman in a Toyota car was driving around shopping malls and opening fire at bystanders.
"There is one person confirmed dead, he said. One of those shot is a law enforcement officer, but it is unclear if the officer is injured or dead," Sanchez said."There is one person confirmed dead, he said. One of those shot is a law enforcement officer, but it is unclear if the officer is injured or dead," Sanchez said.
"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," Odessa Police Department said on its Facebook page."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," Odessa Police Department said on its Facebook page.
Witness reports on Twitter suggested several separate locations have been hit as the gunman drove through Odessa. Witness reports on Twitter suggested several separate locations have been hit as the gunman drove through Odessa. 
Following reports that one of the shooters is driving a postal truck, US Postal Service have issued a recall for all its vehicles in the area, according to local channel KOSA-TV.Following reports that one of the shooters is driving a postal truck, US Postal Service have issued a recall for all its vehicles in the area, according to local channel KOSA-TV.
US President Donald Trump responded to the events unfolding in Texas on Twitter, saying that FBI and law enforcement have been “fully engaged” in the investigation of the rampage.
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