Seven injured in Bloomington shooting during Halloween weekend

Seven people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting on East Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington, Indiana, during the early morning of Sunday, November 1, 2026. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street while officers were monitoring large crowds for the holiday weekend.

The victims, consisting of four men and three women aged 17 to 27, were all reported to be in stable condition. None of the injured are believed to be Indiana University students. Most of the victims traveled to the area from Indianapolis and Greenwood to celebrate Halloween. Three of the individuals reportedly required surgery.

Investigators recovered shell casings from at least two different firearm calibers at the scene. During the response, police pursued and arrested an 18-year-old man from Indianapolis after he fled the area with a firearm. An AR-15-style handgun was recovered during the pursuit. The suspect faces preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement and unlawful possession of a firearm.