Gunfire Reported Early Wednesday Morning in Bloomington Neighborhood
Bloomington, IL – In the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the quiet of a residential Bloomington neighborhood was shattered by reports of gunfire. At approximately 2:30 a.m., officers from the Bloomington Police Department (BPD) were dispatched to the 2300 block of Rainbow Avenue following multiple 911 calls from concerned residents who reported hearing shots fired in the vicinity.
Upon arrival, patrol officers secured the area and began a thorough investigation to determine the validity of the reports. Their preliminary assessment confirmed that a shooting incident had indeed occurred. Though no victims or property damage were identified at the scene, the situation was treated with urgency and care due to the serious nature of the offense.
The BPD Crime Scene Unit responded shortly thereafter to assist in collecting and analyzing potential evidence. The department has not yet disclosed any information about possible suspects or motives behind the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
In a statement to the public, BPD Chief Jamal Simington emphasized the department’s commitment to addressing gun violence swiftly and transparently.
“The BPD detectives are working diligently to address this act of violence in that neighborhood,” Chief Simington said. “Our community reminds us frequently, they will not tolerate gun violence in this city. I urge those who have information about the shooting and offender to call us or use Tip 411 to report it anonymously.”
Residents of Rainbow Avenue and surrounding areas have expressed concern but also appreciation for the quick police response. While no suspects have been taken into custody as of yet, the BPD is actively seeking leads and urges anyone with even minor details that could aid the investigation to come forward.
Detective Logan Fosdick is currently overseeing the investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact him directly at 309-434-2494 or via email at Lfosdick@cityblm.org.
For those who prefer to remain anonymous, crime tips can be submitted through several channels:
- Call the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at 309-434-2963
- Email tips to CIAU@cityblm.org
- Text a tip to 847411, beginning the message with the keyword “BPDTIPS”, followed by a space and then your tip
Please note that the CIAU tip line is not monitored 24/7. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If no one is available to answer your call, it is advised to leave a voicemail with your information or submit your tip via email or text.
As Bloomington continues to work toward a safer community, city officials and law enforcement leaders reiterate the importance of public cooperation in addressing and reducing incidents of gun violence. The BPD remains committed to transparency and urges residents to stay alert, engaged, and involved in protecting their neighborhoods.
Authorities will provide updates as more information becomes available.