Alabama man arrested for shots fired in Bloomington

Posted on June 15, 2022
BPD officers were able to locate physical evidence that a shooting had a occurred in the 1800 Block of Lincoln Street around 5:30 pm. (WJBC File Photo)

By Jake Fogal

BLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, Bloomington Police responded to reports of shots fired that later led to a foot pursuit of the suspect.

According to BPD, officers were able to locate physical evidence that a shooting had a occurred in the 1800 Block of Lincoln Street around 5:30 pm.

Through an investigation, police found probable cause for the arrest of 23 year old Tyler Neely of Selma, Alabama. Following a foot pursuit on Monday, officers located and arrested Neely.

Neely was arrested on three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, one count of reckless discharge of a firearm, and possession of meth.

Neely was transported to the McLean County Jail and his bond is currently set at $350 thousand.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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