Apartment building, vehicle hit by gunfire in Bloomington

Posted on September 8, 2020
Police said shots were fired in a parking lot on Fairmont during an argument. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

BLOOMINGTON – Gunfire erupted in at least two Bloomington locations this Labor Day weekend that caused property damage, but police said there were no injuries.

The most recent shooting, according to police, happened about 4:15 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Fairmont Drive, in southeast Bloomington.

Police said shots were fired in a parking lot on Fairmont during an argument. An apartment building there was struck by gunfire, according to police.

The earlier incident happened about 7 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of West Mill and South Mason Streets, on the city’s near southwest side, where gunfire struck a vehicle.

Police said they’ve made no arrest in either case. Anyone with information on the Fairmont Drive shooting is asked to contact Detective Jared Roth at 309-434-2379 or [email protected]. Detective Paul Jones is investigating the shooting at West Mill and South Mason. He can be reached at 309-434-2548 or at [email protected].

McLean County Crime Stoppers accept anonymous tips at 309-828-1111.

Crime Stoppers offer rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to arrests and indictments.

Heart of Illinois ABC can be reached at [email protected]. 

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