Crime & Safety
Illinois: 8 People Shot in Bloomington, Teen Killed Early Sunday Nov 1
BLOOMINGTON, IL – A 19 year old woman is dead and seven other people are injured followin…
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-01T14:22:44.068Z
BLOOMINGTON, IL – A 19 year old woman is dead and seven other people are injured following a shooting early Sunday morning, November 1, in Bloomington, prompting an active investigation as police seek video footage and information from witnesses.
According to the Bloomington Police Department , officers responded at approximately 1:23 a.m. to reports of multiple gunshots in the 100 block of East Division Street in Bloomington, McLean County, within the Bloomington Normal metropolitan area.
When officers arrived, they discovered multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders secured the scene and began providing medical assistance.
Eight Victims Identified, One in Critical Condition
Police confirmed eight shooting victims.
A 19 year old female victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the McLean County Coroner's Office. Her identity has not been released pending notification of her next of kin.
An additional adult female victim was transported to a regional trauma center in critical condition.
The six remaining victims sustained injuries described as non life threatening.
Bloomington and Normal fire department personnel assisted with transporting injured victims to area hospitals.
Police Seek Video Evidence
The Bloomington Police Department Crime Scene Unit continues collecting and processing evidence.
Investigators are asking anyone who attended, lived near or traveled through the area to review security cameras, cellphone recordings and dashcam footage.
The area of interest extends from Center Street to Franklin Avenue and Emerson Street to Apple Street.
Police are also requesting relevant social media posts or messages.
Based on preliminary findings, investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The circumstances surrounding the gunfire remain under investigation. No suspect information or arrests were announced in the initial release.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309 434 2352 or Pdiaz@cityblm.org .
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 309 434 2963 or texting BPDTIPS followed by information to 847411 .