LIVE UPDATES: 5 wounded by gunfire in stable condition after Kirkwood shooting; no suspects in custody
Key Points:
- A shooting on Kirkwood Avenue early Sunday morning injured at least nine people, including five from gunfire and others with cuts and scrapes while fleeing; all victims are in stable condition, with all but one released from the hospital.
- Police investigations revealed a fight between two females near Five Guys led to multiple individuals drawing handguns and two males firing shots; no suspects have been taken into custody yet.
- The Bloomington Police Department, Indiana University Police, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and Indiana State Police are collaborating on the investigation, utilizing aerial vehicles and reviewing video footage from nearby businesses.
- Local officials, including Mayor Kerry Thomson and BPD Chief Mike Diekhoff, cited state gun laws as a challenge in preventing gun violence and committed to reviewing and updating safety policies for future events.
- No Indiana University students were involved in the incident, and authorities have not released suspect descriptions; community leaders have condemned the violence and called for public cooperation in the ongoing investigation.