Nov. 1, 2026

At approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026, eight individuals were shot near Kelsey and East Street, including two IWU students with non-life-threatening injuries. Our hearts go out to all affected by this tragic event. There is no ongoing threat to campus.

Bloomington Police continue to investigate this shooting incident, which occurred near campus. If you have video footage, images or information, please contact Detective Pedro Diaz, 309-434-2532 or pdias@cityblm.org. BPD continues to identify leads. 

We are working closely with campus communities today to arrange time to gather and process these events. 

Students are encouraged to reach out to Counseling and Consultation Services for support. They have availability today and throughout the coming days.

Further updates will be posted here.

If you have any further questions about campus response, please contact Campus Safety (309-556-1111) or the Dean of Students office (309-556-3111).