Victor Mata Villarreal
Coverage of Victor Mata Villarreal in the Nexus archive.
- Suspect in Midland, Texas, shooting had fired at a police officer days earlier, officials say
A 45-year-old man, Victor Mata Villarreal, who had previously shot at a police officer during a chase, opened fire in Midland, Texas, killing one person and injuring 10 before barricading himself in an abandoned clinic, where he was later found dead. The victim was identified as Ed Scott, a local resident involved in community sports organizations.
- Suspect in Midland, Texas, shooting had fired at a police officer days earlier, officials say
Victor Mata Villarreal, a 45-year-old man wanted for shooting at a police officer in Midland, Texas, three days earlier, opened fire in the city on Friday, killing one person and injuring 10 before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic. He was found dead hours later, and authorities used robots and drones to confirm his status. Mata Villarreal had prior convictions and arrests related to firearms and domestic violence.
- Shooter, one victim dead in Texas shooting
A shooting in Texas resulted in one shooter and one victim being dead. Midland Police issued an alert for Victor Mata Villarreal, who is wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
- Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least 9 others
A shooter killed one person and injured at least nine others in Midland, West Texas, before dying in a police standoff. The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, had previously shot at police during a chase and was being sought by authorities when he opened fire on officers and bystanders.