BPD probing Tracy Drive for multiple shots fired incidents

Posted on May 20, 2019
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Bloomington Police report multiple shots fired incidents in the 1900 block of Tracey Drive on Sunday. (DavidsonScott/flickr)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating multiple shots fired incidents on the city’s south side.

Police were called Sunday around 4:15 a.m. to the 1900 block of Tracy Drive. Officers located evidence that two unoccupied vehicles were struck by gunfire.  No injuries were reported.

Later on Sunday at approximately 9:06 p.m, an officer was giving extra patrol on Tracey when gunshots were heard behind his patrol car.  Police located evidence of shots that struck two buildings. Nobody was injured. No arrests have been made in either incident.

Last Wednesday, BPD was investigating a report of gunshots in the 400 block of Morris Avenue. Police found evidence that shots struck a residence and there were no injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Jared Bierbaum at 309-434-2807.  If you wish to remain anonymous, contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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