A 19-year-old woman died and seven other people were injured in a shooting near Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, early Sunday, according to police accounts reported by WGLT and 25News.
Another woman was taken to a regional trauma center in critical condition. Six other people had injuries described as not life-threatening. The woman who died had not been publicly identified, pending notification of her family.
Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of East Division Street at about 1:23 a.m. WGLT specified that the call came before the overnight clock change. Officers gave aid at the scene, and Bloomington and Normal fire crews transported victims to hospitals, 25News reported.
The department said the incident appeared isolated and that there was no ongoing threat to public safety. WGLT reported that no one was in custody and police had not released suspect information.
Two Illinois Wesleyan students suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, WGLT reported, citing a university communication whose authenticity a spokesperson confirmed. An Illinois State University student was also injured, treated and released, according to both outlets, citing ISU police.
Investigators are seeking recordings and other evidence from people who attended the gathering, live nearby or passed through the area. The area of interest runs from Center Street to Franklin Avenue and from Emerson Street to Apple Street. Home security video, phone photos, dashcam footage and relevant social media material may help investigators.
Anyone with information can contact Bloomington Police Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532.
