One person is dead and seven others were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in downtown Bloomington.
Bloomington police say officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired in the 100 block of East Division Street at about 1:23 a.m. on November 1.
Officers found several people with gunshot wounds and provided emergency aid. The victims were taken to local hospitals by the Bloomington and Normal fire departments.
A 19-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is being withheld until her family is notified. An autopsy is pending.
Another woman was taken to a regional trauma center and is listed in critical condition. The six remaining victims suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Police received assistance from Illinois State Police and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators are collecting evidence and reviewing information about the shooting.
Police say the preliminary investigation indicates the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area to check for potential evidence, including home security footage, cell phone videos, dash camera recordings and social media posts or messages related to the shooting. The area of interest extends from Center Street to Franklin Avenue and Emerson Street to Apple Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Police Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or by email at Pdiaz@cityblm.org.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 309-434-2963, emailing CIAU@cityblm.org or texting BPDTIPS followed by the tip information to 847411.
The shooting remains under investigation by Bloomington police and the McLean County Coroner’s Office.
