Here’s what’s known about the Bloomington, Indiana shooting near IU:
- Summary: Early Sunday, a fight between two women near Kirkwood Avenue escalated, and gunfire broke out among a crowd of thousands after the Little 500 event. Police say multiple people fired weapons, resulting in several injuries. Initial reports varied, with some outlets noting up to nine injured, but later updates typically cited five to seven shooting victims and additional non-traffic injuries from people fleeing the scene. Police have not identified a suspect as of the latest updates. [Multiple outlets reported this sequence and numbers; see examples from local and national coverage.]
- Victims: Reports indicate the victims were mostly young women, with ages ranging roughly from late teens to early twenties, and injuries included gunshot wounds and what were described as non-life-threatening bullet fragment injuries. Several victims were reported to be from nearby areas such as Indianapolis, South Bend, and Plainfield. [Multiple reports corroborate victim demographics and injuries.]
- Investigation status: Bloomington police communicated that they are reviewing video footage and seeking information from witnesses. No immediate arrests were reported, and officials urged anyone with information to come forward. [Police statements across coverage emphasize ongoing investigation and lack of arrests at the time.]
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Two men are believed to have fired shots near Indiana University in Bloomington during a gathering of thousands following the "Little 500" race, injuring nine people, authorities said.
www.foxnews.comA mass shooting near Indiana University left nine people injured early Sunday. Witnesses say gunfire erupted after an altercation between two women at a "Little 500" celebration.
www.foxnews.comAn initial investigation indicates the victim was sitting with several men in the driveway when a fight broke out and one of the men fired a gun multiple times, striking the victim.
kstp.comAt least nine people were hurt after gunfire erupted outside busy stores and restaurants near Indiana University’s campus. Police say a fight between two women escalated into a shootout involving multiple gunmen. Investigators are working to identify suspects as the community reels from the overnight violence.
www.cbsnews.comPolice have not identified a suspect at this time.
www.wdrb.comPolice have not identified a suspect at this time.
www.wdrb.comAn investigation is underway after five people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Bloomington.
wibc.comBloomington Police say one man is hospitalized and another man is in custody following a shooting Tuesday afternoon at a convenience store along Fox Creek Road.
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