21 injured and five dead in Odessa shooting; suspect killed

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ODESSA, Texas (AP) - Police say "multiple gunshot victims" after suspect hijacked mail truck in Odessa, Texas, and shot at random.

21 shooting victims were injured, five are dead. Three law enforcement officers are among those injured, one from DPS Midland County, one from Odessa PD, and one from Midland PD.

Local media is reporting a 17-month-old has been airlifted to University Medical Center Lubbock.

Midland Police confirm that the suspect was shot and killed. 

Midland Police Department reported that a second shooter was driving a stolen mail van, in addition to another first shooter in a gold and white Honda armed with a rifle. However, it has been confirmed that only one shooter moved from the Honda and then stole a mail truck and shot more people.

Midland Odessa Hospital 

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission was on the scene.

The Department of Public Safety is urging everyone to remain indoors.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin sent out the following alert:

S: Lock Down Lock down in place.  Officers are looking for suspect in shooting in the are of UTPB Campus. LOCK DOWN NOW Reply with YES to confirm receipt.

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