Bloomington police investigate early morning shots fired

Posted on June 11, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) — Bloomington police are investigating after receiving a report of several shots fired early Wednesday morning.

Bryce Janssen, a spokesman for the Bloomington Police Department, said officers were called to the 2300 block of Rainbow Avenue at about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday after several callers said they heard gunshots in the area.

When officers arrived, they found evidence that someone had fired a gun. Janssen declined to comment on what that evidence was or state how many shots were fired. He said only that “multiple” shots were fired

According to Janssen, no injuries or property damage have been reported at this time.

“The BPD detectives are working diligently to address this act of violence in that neighborhood. Our community reminds us frequently, they will not tolerate gun violence in this city,” said Police Chief Jamal Simington. “I urge those who have information about the shooting and offender to call us or use Tip 411 to report it anonymously.”

Police say the circumstances behind this incident are still pending investigation. Anyone with information are urged to contact Detective Logan Fosdick at (309) 434-2494 or [email protected].

WMBD TV can be reached at [email protected].

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