Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of potentially triggering situations including gun violence and death.
A man was killed in a shooting Friday night near West Howe Street and South Morton Street. The Bloomington Police Department is investigating and seeking more information.
Officers responded to the intersection of West Howe Street and South Morton Street at approximately 9:40 p.m. Friday after receiving a report of a possible shooting, BPD Captain Ryan Pedigo said in a statement.
The caller reported they heard people screaming and what was believed to be a gunshot. The caller also said they could also see a person on the ground, according to the statement.
Upon the officers’ arrival, a man was located with what appeared to be a gunshot wound on the left side of his upper torso. Officers began life-saving treatment until the Bloomington Fire Department and IU Health Ambulance Service arrived. The man was transported to IU Health Bloomington Hospital, where a physician pronounced him deceased at 10:28 p.m. The decedent was identified as a 29-year-old transient man.
According to the statement, investigators believe there was a disturbance between the deceased man and the driver of a dark-colored sedan near the intersection. During the disturbance, the driver reportedly got out of the car and fired one shot with a handgun.
Witnesses told police the shooter got back into the vehicle and fled the area at a high speed. The vehicle traveled westbound on Howe Street before turning northbound on Madison Street. Witnesses told officers they could hear a female inside the suspect vehicle screaming.
Officers do not believe that the individuals involved knew one another.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the BPD at (812) 339-4477 and request to speak with Detective Chris Scott. The investigation is ongoing.
