Shooting at Bloomington apartment complex

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. (WJBC File Photo)

By WMBD-TV

BLOOMINGTON – (UPDATE)The Bloomington Police Department has confirmed that an officer-involved shooting took place Thursday, March 30, while responding to a call for shots fired.

When officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with the armed suspect. Officers then fired— striking the subject. No officers were injured during the incident. The suspect was taken by Bloomington Fire and Rescue to an area hospital with gunshot wounds.

At this time, the Illinois State Police are conducting an independent investigation into the incident regarding the use of deadly force.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.


BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Bloomington Police have confirmed that a shooting has occurred at Turnberry Square Apartments on Cottage Avenue near West Hovey Avenue. The scene is next to the grocery store, Jewel Osco and Little Caesars Pizza.

Bloomington Police, Normal Police, and Illinois State Police are on scene. There is also a K-9 unit on scene.

The intersection near the apartment complex has been blocked off.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

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