Police arrest two teen boys for shooting in Bloomington

Posted on March 18, 2020
Bloomington Police Department
Authorities say the victim in the incident did not suffer any injuries and no other injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Two juvenile boys have been taken into custody for a stolen vehicle and shots fired incident that happened earlier this month in Bloomington.

BPD says the two arrested:

  • A 16-year-old male for: Mob Action and Motor Vehicle Theft
  • A 15-year-old male for: Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Mob Action, and Motor Vehicle Theft

Officers say the incident happened March 6 in the 2400 block of Clearwater Avenue.  Police say a man had his car stolen during an altercation and shots were fired.

Authorities say the victim did not suffer any injuries and no other injuries were reported.

No other information is being released.

Anyone with information should call BPD Detective Jeff Engle at 309-434-2371 or [email protected].  If you wish to remain anonymous, please call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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