Man hospitalized in critical condition after Sunday morning shooting in Normal

Posted on September 21, 2021

police lights — *Anyone with information is asked to call Normal Police Detective Kendra DeRosa at 309-454-9624 or Detective John Cleveland at 309-454-9614 (Photo courtesy IDOT)*

NORMAL – A man shot multiple times this weekend outside an apartment complex in north Normal is in critical condition, Normal Police said Monday.

Normal Police Assistant Chief Steve Petrilli confirmed to our news partner HOI ABC a man in his 20’s, who is not a resident of McLean County, is being treated for life threatening injuries at Carle BroMenn Medical Center.

Police were called to the area of 19 Traders Circle just after midnight Sunday.

Police said there have been no arrests, and they’re asking for the public’s help to solve the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call Normal Police Detective Kendra DeRosa at 309-454-9624 or Detective John Cleveland at 309-454-9614. DeRosa can also be reached at [email protected], while Cleveland can also be reached at [email protected].

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