BPD arrest two after report of shots fired, large fight

Posted on May 31, 2016
Police car
The incident took place in the 2200 block of Rainbow Avenue. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police arrested two people after responding early Monday morning to a report of shots fired and a large fight.

Police said officers were called to the 2200 block of Rainbow Avenue just before 3 a.m., where they found a “chaotic scene” with numerous people yelling and a vehicle leaving at a high speed.

Police said, rather than stopping for police, the vehicle went over a curb, through the grass, and into an apartment building parking lot. Police arrested Joseph B. Brown, 24, of Bloomington and Destiney M.J. Bates, 23, who is a homeless woman.

Brown is being charged with Fleeing/Attempt to Elude and Reckless Driving. Bates was arrested for Obstructing Identification and an active McLean County Warrant for Aggravated Battery/Public Place.

Police found two 18-year-old females in the area with minor injuries, but no victims were found with gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Heinlen at 309-434-2672 or [email protected]g. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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