Bloomington police probing shots fired incident

Posted on July 6, 2023

*No injuries were reported and the incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)*

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police responded to a fireworks complaint Sunday evening that turned out to be a shots fired incident.

According to a news release, officers were dispatched to Bandecon Way at 11:28 p.m. Sunday evening. They responded to the original call for a fireworks complaint, but as they were investigating the scene, there was evidence of shots fired.

A vehicle and a nearby residence sustained damage from the gunfire, according to BPD.

No injuries were reported and the incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective J. Freeman at 309-434-2565 or [email protected].

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