Quincy University Women’s Basketball Player Injured in Deadly Bloomington Mass Shooting
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. A member of the Quincy University women’s basketball team was among those injured in a mass shooting early Sunday near the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.
The shooting occurred in the 100 block of East Division Street shortly after 1:30 a.m. Bloomington police said eight people were shot. A 19-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, another woman was transported to a regional trauma center in critical condition and six other victims suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening. Police said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident and that there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Quincy Current has learned that one of those injured is a member of the Quincy University women’s basketball program. The student-athlete’s name and condition are not being published at this time pending additional official information.
Bloomington police continue to investigate the shooting and are asking anyone with information, photographs, video or other evidence from the area to contact investigators.
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood also responded to the shooting, offering condolences to the victims and their families while thanking the emergency personnel who responded to the scene.
“I am heartbroken by the shooting near Illinois Wesleyan University’s campus last night,” LaHood said. “Kristen and I are praying for the victims, their loved ones, and their families during this unimaginably difficult time.
“I’m grateful to the first responders and law enforcement officers who responded quickly to help those in need and secure the area.”
Quincy Current will provide additional information regarding the Quincy University student-athlete as it becomes available and can be confirmed.
