BPD probing Monday night homicide

Posted on January 25, 2022
Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at [email protected] or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at [email protected]. (WJBC file photo)

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a homicide that happened Monday night on the city’s near west side.

Police were called around 7:30 p.m. to the 600 block of West Jefferson Street for a person who had been shot.

When officers arrived, they located a 29-year-old man in an apartment with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. At 8:45 p.m., McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead. The victim’s identity is being withheld until family is notified.

BPD says there have been no arrests and no suspect information is available. No other injuries were reported.

“I am saddened by this unnecessary loss of life and I send my condolences to the victim’s family,” said Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington in a news release. “If anyone has information related to this senseless act or any other, please reach out to us. As always, we need your help to keep our community safe.”

Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at [email protected] or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at [email protected].

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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