Gunshots at IMU lot spark investigation

The IU Police Department is investigating gunshots that officers heard at 1:41 a.m. Sunday in the Indiana Memorial Union’s Pay Lot 2 on the north side of Seventh Street.

About 10 officers were directing traffic in the area when they heard the gunshots. They searched the area and found five 9-mm shell casings and two 45-caliber shell casings, according to a press release.

Police were originally called to the area after receiving reports of a fight at a dance at the IMU.

Police did not find any people or property struck by the gunfire, said IUPD Capt. Jerry Minger.

Officers cleared the area and spoke with potential witnesses, but with more than 600 people leaving the IMU, officers had a difficult time finding valid information, Minger said.
Police identified three vehicles that could have been involved. The vehicles were searched, but no evidence was found, Minger said.

IUPD has no suspects or witnesses at this time, but Minger said the department hopes someone will come forward with more information.

He encouraged anyone with information to contact IUPD’s Investigation Section at 855-4111.