5 Injured in Bloomington Shooting
5 Injured in Bloomington Shooting
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An investigation is underway after five people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Bloomington.
Bloomington Police say the incident happened around 12:25 a.m. in the 400 block of East Kirkwood Avenue, where a large crowd had gathered in the street. As people filled the area, multiple gunshots rang out, sending the crowd running in different directions.
According to investigators, two females were involved in a fight in front of a Five Guys restaurant, and the situation quickly escalated. A larger disturbance broke out, and soon after, gunshots were fired.
As the scene cleared, police found several people hurt. Early reports suggested that as many as nine individuals had been shot, but a later update confirmed that five victims were struck by gunfire or injured by bullet fragments. Authorities also said all five of those victims are female. Other reported injuries came from people who fell while trying to run away, leading to cuts and scrapes.
All five people who were struck by bullets or fragments are 22 years old or younger, including one 17 year old. Most of the victims have been treated and released from the hospital. One woman remains hospitalized and is listed in stable condition.
According to Indiana University public safety leadership, none of the people involved are believed to be students.
At this time, no suspect has been identified and no arrests have been announced as the investigation continues.
Indiana University released a statement addressing the incident, saying the violence disrupted what should have been a celebratory weekend for both the campus and the Bloomington community.
The university strongly condemned the violence and expressed gratitude for the coordinated response from local and state law enforcement agencies. The statement also said the university’s thoughts are with those affected and emphasized that safety remains a top priority as it continues working closely with authorities.
