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Mass Shooting Rocks IU Homecoming Weekend
1 Nov
Summary
- Seven people were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday morning.
- The incident occurred near Indiana University during homecoming celebrations.
- Police took one person into custody and recovered a firearm.
A mass shooting near the Indiana University campus in Bloomington left seven people injured early Sunday morning. The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. as officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots amidst a large gathering.
Authorities believe a fight preceded the shooting. While no fatalities have been reported, the conditions of the injured remain unknown. Police apprehended one individual and discovered a firearm at the scene, but are still working to ascertain if this person is the shooter.
The shooting took place on Kirkwood Avenue, a popular student area, close to the IU campus. This occurred during the university's homecoming weekend, which saw the Indiana Hoosiers win a football game earlier that evening.
