Reportedly 40 gun shots fired in early Sunday morning shooting in south Normal

Posted on August 7, 2023
Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed several vehicles flee the area at a high rate of speed. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)

By Jake Fogal

NORMAL – Normal Police responded to a shots fire call earlier Sunday morning where two individuals sustained gun shot wounds.

At 3:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of South Linden Street and Lindell Drive for a report of multiple shots fired.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed several vehicles flee the area at a high rate of speed.

While there, officers learned of a man and woman being taken to Carle BroMenn Medical Center with gun shot wounds.

The man had been struck in the leg while the woman had a graze wound. Neither were considered life-threatening.

Back at the scene, officers found evidence that bullets struck multiple apartments and several vehicles in the area.

Normal Police Chief Steve Petrilli noted there was reportedly close to 40 shots fired, according to our news partner WMBD-TV.

No arrests have been made and the event remains under investigation.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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