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Cheerleader, 19, killed in mass shooting near Illinois Wesleyan remembered as 'sweet, caring soul'
ABC7 Chicago • • general
Key Points:
- A 19-year-old Glenbard North High School graduate, Giana Dettloff, was killed and eight others injured in a mass shooting at a Halloween party in Bloomington, Illinois, early Sunday morning.
- The shooting occurred around 1:20 a.m. at a backyard gathering of 150 to 200 people near Illinois Wesleyan University, with police describing the event as peaceful before the incident.
- Authorities have not yet determined the motive or number of shooters involved, and the investigation is ongoing, with police requesting any photos or videos from attendees to aid their inquiry.
- Both Glenbard North High School and North Central College expressed deep condolences and highlighted their support for the community, emphasizing the lasting impact of Dettloff, who was also a college cheerleader.
- Bloomington officials, including Police Chief Jamal Simington and Mayor Dan Brady, condemned the violence and stressed the importance of community cooperation in the investigation.
