Remembering the Victims: Midland-Odessa Shooting, August 31, 2019

Remembering the Victims: Midland-Odessa Shooting, August 31, 2019

• Casualties:

  • 7 people killed

  • 25 injured, including a 17-month-old child

• Shooter: A man in his 30s who had just been fired from his job. He began shooting randomly at people after being pulled over by law enforcement.

• Weapon Used: An AR-style rifle, acquired through a private sale loophole, which allowed him to bypass a background check despite having previously failed one.

💔 Impact on the Community

The shooting spanned over 10 miles and involved multiple crime scenes between Midland and Odessa. The attack left families shattered and the community reeling from grief and trauma. Victims included everyday people—postal workers, parents, and young children.

📣 Call to Action

Your statement—”We pledge to act to #EndGunViolence in their honor”—echoes the words and intentions of many advocacy groups and survivors. Since the shooting, families and community members have continued to speak out for:

• Universal background checks

• Closing gun show/private sale loopholes

• Bans on high-capacity magazines and assault-style weapons