Texas mass shooting death toll rises to 8, including gunman
The death toll in a West Texas mass shooting increased to eight Sunday, including the gunman, authorities said.
Odessa police spokesman Steve LeSueur said that at least one of the shooting victims remained in life-threatening condition, the Associated Press reported. A news conference was scheduled for later Sunday in Odessa.
The tragedy unfolded around 3:30 Saturday afternoon, and the rampage, which lasted nearly two hours, left residents of the twin cities of Midland and Odessa reeling.
The shootings began with a traffic stop and ended in an exchange of gunfire with police in a movie theater parking lot. More than 20 people were shot in apparent random attacks.
Details on the victims have
