Teenager and adult in custody with a third suspect at large in Bloomington shooting

Posted on August 30, 2021
Bloomington Police are investigating the shooting. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A suspect remains at large after police arrested a teenager and an adult over the weekend for a shooting.

On Sunday, around 7:30 p.m., Bloomington Police responded to a parking lot near 7 Pine Cone Court, where officers located a 36-year old man who was shot in the leg.

Deputies rendered first aid to the victim and transported the male to St. Joseph’s Emergency Room for a serious but non-life-threatening injury.

During an investigation, officers learned the victim was a driver of a ride share service, and the victim drove to the parking lot for a pickup.

Police say the driver met with three black teenage males, and one male suspect pushed the victim to the ground, then shot the victim.

Authorities report the suspects then drove off in the vehicle.

Around 11:00 p.m., Country Club Hills Police Department located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

CCHPD arrested a 17-year old male for Criminal Trespass to a vehicle and Kavion Anderson, 18, for charges that are still pending.

Police say a third suspect is still at large, and no other injuries were reported.

No suspect information is available.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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