BPD investigating shots fired at Olive and Erickson Streets

Posted on December 19, 2017
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Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in finding whoever fired multiple gun shots at the intersection of Olive and Erickson Streets Monday night. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)

By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a report of gunshots that were heard Monday night near Olive and Erickson Streets.

Bloomington officers received the call of shots fired shortly after 9:40 p.m. A witness reported an older-model vehicle with large square taillights had pulled up near the intersection, when an unknown person got out of the passenger side – multiple gun shots were then heard. Following the shots, the vehicle was reportedly seen driving east on Olive Street.

In the surrounding area, officers found an unoccupied vehicle with bullet holes in the front windshield and roof. No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Steve Moreland at 309-434-2359. Anonymous tips can be phoned in to McLean County Crime
Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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