2 Dead and Up to 20 Injured in Shootings in Midland, Tex., Officials Say

Two people were killed and up to 20 others were injured in shootings in Midland, Tex., on Saturday, the mayor, Jerry Morales, said.

He said the shootings began shortly after 4 p.m. local time, with two or possibly three gunmen targeting motorists on Interstate 20 and Highway 191, which connects Midland to Odessa, Tex.

“They are shooting at random,” Mr. Morales said. “We have two fatalities and up to 20 injuries.”

Mr. Morales said law enforcement officers were trying to keep drivers off the highways.

The police said on Facebook that they believed there were two gunmen in 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 police said. “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.”

The police in Odessa, Tex., about 20 miles away, said on Facebook that a gunman — or possibly two — was driving around “shooting at random people.”

“At this time there are multiple gunshot victims,” the police said. “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.”

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin said on Twitter that law enforcement authorities were trying to “locate and contain a shooter.”

The university directed that students “stay in your dorm or office and do not open your doors.”