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UPDATE: Bloomington Police Release More on Mass Shooting that Left One Dead and Several Injured
Police said the shooting left one woman dead and seven others injured, including students from several Illinois universities, while no arrests have been made.
Early Sunday morning, a mass shooting at an off-campus party near Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington left 19-year-old North Central College student Giana Dettloff dead and seven others injured when shots were fired at 1:23 a.m. on East Division Street.
Glenbard High School District 87 officials confirmed two recent graduates were among the victims, while injured students also attended Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University, and Quincy University, some traveling 180 miles to attend the gathering.
Bloomington Police Department investigators reported no arrests and described the shooting as an isolated event with no ongoing threat to public safety. Detective Pedro Diaz is requesting anyone with evidence to contact authorities or submit footage through the department's community portal.
Mayor Dan Brady issued a statement extending condolences to victims' families, while North Central College President Abidn GkParol stated, "No words can ease the pain of her loss, but please know that we mourn with you." Universities offered counseling services to affected students.
Bloomington officials scheduled a news conference for Monday at 11:30 a.m. to provide updates on the investigation as authorities continue reviewing security footage from Center Street to Franklin Avenue for potential evidence.