Shooting near Illinois Wesleyan University leaves 8 shot, 1 dead, police say
CHICAGO - A shooting near Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, about 135 miles south of Chicago, left eight victims, including a teenager who was killed, early Sunday morning.
Bloomington party shooting
What we know:
The shooting happened during a party at a residence in the 100 block of East Division Street just before 1:30 a.m.
According to the Bloomington Police Department, officers were handling a call several blocks away when they heard gunshots. The first officers arrived within a minute and began giving lifesaving care to the most critically injured victims.
The shooting left one person dead and seven injured. A 19-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary autopsy results were expected Monday, police said.
The injured included people affiliated with Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University and other Illinois universities, as well as people who were not affiliated with a college or university.
Police said a woman who had been listed in critical condition is showing signs of improvement.
What we don't know:
Police have not announced any arrests. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation by Bloomington police and the McLean County Coroner’s Office.
The coroner’s office has not publicly identified the woman who died, pending notification of her family. Police said they will provide more information about the injured victims as it becomes available.
What's next:
Illinois Wesleyan University is offering support to students affected by the shooting through its Counseling and Consultation Services. Illinois State University students can contact Student Counseling Services at 309-438-3655 or use TimelyCare.
Community members can submit digital evidence through the Bloomington Police Department’s community portal.
Anyone with information can contact Bloomington police Det. Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or Pdiaz@CityBlm.org.