Normal, IL – Two juvenile males have been taken into custody in connection with a shooting that left a teenage girl injured earlier this year in McLean County, authorities said.
According to the Normal Police Department, the arrests stem from a shooting reported around 12:56 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in the 700 block of South Main Street. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found a 16-year-old female who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition.
Investigators with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, working alongside Illinois State Police and the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office, allegedly identified two suspects following an extensive investigation. Authorities said evidence was collected at the scene and reviewed over several weeks.
Police reported one suspect, a 17-year-old male from Bloomington, was arrested Monday with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. A second 17-year-old male, also from Bloomington, allegedly turned himself in on an active warrant. Both suspects are currently in custody awaiting court proceedings.
The first juvenile has reportedly been transferred to adult court and faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon. The second suspect remains in juvenile court. Authorities emphasized that charges are allegations, and both individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Normal police said the investigation remains ongoing and additional leads are being pursued. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Matt Badalamenti or submit anonymous tips through Tip411.
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