Woman grazed by bullet during shooting in Normal

Posted on October 17, 2022

police car — *Police report the investigation is ongoing. (WJBC file photo)*

NORMAL – A woman was grazed by a bullet in a shooting early Saturday morning in Normal.

Officers responded around 2:00 A.M. for a shots fired report on Roland Drive. A witness reported hearing loud bangs, which lead to the bullet grazing the victim. The woman refused medical treatment, and no other injuries were reported.

There’s no suspect information available, and no arrests have been made.

The incident is under investigation.

If you have any information, you can contact the Normal Police Department at (309) 454-9535.

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