At least five people were killed and 24 were injured in a series of shootings around the cities of Odessa and Midland, Texas, Saturday afternoon, Fox News reported.

The suspect who is described as a white man in his 30s was shot down at an Odessa movie theater.

Three law enforcement officers and 21 civilians were injured.

The man opened fire on patrol unit when two troopers attempted to stop his car. He continued shooting from his car. At some point he stole a mail van and committed additional shootings, officials said.