Woman killed and seven wounded in shooting near Illinois Wesleyan

Bloomington police responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of East Division Street shortly after 1 a.m. on November 1. Officers found multiple people with gunshot wounds. A 19-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the location; her identity had not been publicly released pending notification of her family.

The seven other victims were taken to area hospitals. One woman was in critical condition at a regional trauma center, while the other six had injuries described as non-life-threatening, police said.

Police said the shooting appeared confined to the incident, with no continuing danger to the public. The Bloomington Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit was investigating, with Illinois State Police and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office also responding.

Investigators asked people who were at the scene, lived nearby or traveled through the area to review surveillance footage and other evidence. The area of interest is bounded by Emerson and Apple streets, as well as Center and Franklin streets. Tips can be sent to Bloomington police Detective Pedro Diaz by calling 309-434-2532 or emailing [email protected].