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Midland community mourns loss of beloved umpire Ed Scott
By Lidianna Reyes at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- Nearly two weeks after Ed Scott was killed in the June 12 shooting in Midland , those who knew him best are reflecting on the legacy he leaves behind both on and off the softball field. According to authorities, Scott was among several people shot when a gunman opened f...
Key takeaway According to authorities, Scott was among several people shot when a gunman opened fire in the 4600 [...
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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What is this story about? MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- Nearly two weeks after Ed Scott was killed in the June 12 shooting in Midland, those who knew him best are reflecting on the legacy he leaves behind both on and off the softball field. According to authorities, Scott was among several people shot when a gunman opened f...
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