Bloomington police investigating weekend shooting

Posted on October 7, 2017
Police reported a juvenile had been shot near the intersection of Lee Street and Emerson Street in Bloomington. (Photo by WJBC/Patrick Baron)

By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1400 block of Lee Street this afternoon.

Bloomington police reported a call was received around 4:18 p.m. that a gunshot was heard near the intersection of Lee Street and Emerson Street. Police said 14-year-old male had been shot in the face. The teen was taken to a local hospital, where he is being treated; police also reported the boy was conscious and stable.

Police said an adult male is currently in custody. A gun was also reportedly recovered from the scene.

The Bloomington Police Department is currently investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Swanlund at (309) 434-2373 or Detective Power at (309) 434-2579.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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