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Texas shooting: Five dead, 21 injured as active gunman ‘hijacks truck’ in horror spreeAT LEAST 21 people have been shot and multiple injured in a horror shooting spree in Texas after

authorities said the shooter hijacked a mail van in the devastating attack. Police have confirmed that two people are also dead. By Millie Bull, Deputy Editor, Spare Time 00:01, Sun, Sep 1,

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The attack began on Saturday afternoon and reports say the shooter, or shooters, started randomly firing at people in Odessa and Midland. At least 13 have been shot in Midland and 20 in

Odessa. The suspect has now been shot dead at a cinema, Fox News say. Officers were originally called to reports of multiple shooting scenes in Odessa, close to the Home Depot.

Midland Memorial Hospital has recieved six patients, three of whom are in critical condition, according to hospital officials.

The other three patients are in stable condition.

According to BNO News a state trooper has also been injured.

Odessa Police said in a statement that they were unsure of the number of gunman operating.

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At least 10 were shot in Midland and 20 in Odessa, CBS News say (Image: Google Maps)

It added: ““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 US 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!”

Midland and Odessa are located in western Texas and are about 20 miles apart.

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The University of Texas Permian Basin is also reportedly on lockdown as a precaution.

The Midland police department posted on its Facebook page on Saturday afternoon with reports of an “active shooter” at the Home Depot in Odessa.

The post read: “For the safety of the public and law enforcement please stay away from the area and stay in your homes.

“We will update will more information as soon as possible.”

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One suspect is now in custody, according to reports (Image: TWITTER)

The department later posted an 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.”

A police statement later added: “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.”

US President Donald Trump has been informed, according to the White House.

Trump was keeping an eye on the approach of Hurricane Dorian.

He flew to his golf club in Virginia earlier from his Maryland retreat at Camp David.

The Cinergy in Midland is a multiplex cinema.

Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke commented on the shooting: "Our hearts are with Midland, Odessa, and everyone in West Texas who has to endure this again.

“More information is forthcoming, but here's what we know: We need to end this epidemic."