5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
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Key Points:
- Five women aged 17 to 22 were injured in a shooting near Indiana University following the annual Little 500 races, with one hospitalized in stable condition and others treated and released.
- The shooting occurred after a fight between two females near a Five Guys restaurant, and multiple people were seen drawing handguns, though investigators believe only two individuals fired shots.
- No Indiana University students are believed to be involved, and the university emphasized safety and coordination with law enforcement in response to the incident.
- Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson condemned the gun violence and highlighted the challenge of restricting guns at public gatherings due to Indiana's permissive gun laws, including the repeal of concealed carry permits and lack of background checks at point of sale.
- The mayor urged community members to advocate for changes in gun laws to prevent similar incidents during large public events like the Little 500 weekend.
