Gun Violence

A Bloomington 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly robbing a Missouri casino at gunpoint, alongside another man.

Police are investigating a shooting late Thursday that seriously injured a man in Normal. One suspect is in custody.

A jury found Osman McLaurin guilty of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting of Geoffrey Rowry.

Emir Thomas, of Chicago, faces up to 30 years in prison, despite a jury finding him not guilty of attempted murder in the 2025 shooting at the Bone Student Center

Bloomington Police arrested the teen at his home without incident around 3 p.m. Friday, according to department spokesperson Bryce Janssen.

A Bloomington man is hospitalized in stable condition after being shot inside an apartment building over the weekend.

Police said no arrests have been made. The department has not said whether they have identified any suspects. All six shooting victims are out of the hospital.

Two 17-year-old boys are in custody for their alleged roles in a shooting that left another teen hospitalized. One of the boys has been charged as an adult.

An 18-year-old man from Bloomington has been released from the hospital following Sunday's shooting near the Illinois State University campus.

Normal Police said Monday the six victims of Sunday’s early morning shooting near the Illinois State University campus were between the ages of 17 and 19.