By Eric Stock
BLOOMINGTON – Police say they are looking for three men who forced their way into a home and shot a man twice before ransacking the home.
Bloomington Police say they don’t have a description of the suspects. They reportedly knocked on the door of the home on Julie Drive on Wednesday night. When the door was opened, three men entered the residence – one was armed with a handgun. Police say the victim was struck in the head with a handgun and was shot in the leg and arm.
The suspects ransacked the residence and fled the scene. The victim, a 44-year-old man, was taken to the hospital. His injuries aren’t believed to be life threatening.
Police believe this was an isolated incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Bloomington Police detective John Atteberry at (309) 434-2548 or jatteberry@cityblm.org or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 9309) 828-1111.
Eric Stock can be reached at eric.stock@cumulus.com.
