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Victim shot near club in Midland early Sunday morning
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The person, a 20-year-old, had been hurt while walking near a club. People in the area said they did not know about a shooting.
A gunshot victim was found in Midland . The person, a 20-year-old, had been hurt while walking near a club. They were taken to the hospital for treatment of a single injury.
The incident occurred early on a Sunday. Police were called to the scene, but they did not find any evidence of a crime. People in the area said they did not know about a shooting.
No one has been arrested in connection with the incident. The victim chose not to press charges. For more information, details are available from the Midland Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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