University authorities urged IU students and staff to seek shelter early Saturday, after Bloomington police received reports of gunfire.
“Shots fired in the area of Dunn and 17th street. Take safe shelter. Lock door. Follow official instructions. Call 911 with info.,” an emergency alert read.
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A second message, 20 minutes later, said there was no longer an imminent threat.
An IU Police Department official said that officers heard gunfire near Dunn and 17th streets late Friday night, around 12:42 a.m.
“IUPD and Bloomington Police responded to the area and determined that there were no injuries or ongoing threat,” IUPD spokesperson Hannah Skibba said.
“The Bloomington Police Department is leading the investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please call 911,” Skibba said.
IUB final update: All clear. Threat is no longer imminent. Remain vigilant and call 911 with information. — IU Police and Public Safety (@IUpolice) April 20, 2024
Bloomington Police sent officers to the area but didn’t locate any victims or make any arrests, according to a spokesperson.
"We received several 911 calls reporting shots fired in the area,” BPD spokesperson Ryan Pedigo said early Saturday.
“Witnesses on scene advised responding officers that they had seen a male wearing a blue jersey firing rounds from a gun into the air. Officers did locate a few spent shell casings which were collected for evidence,” he said.
“Officers did not locate any victims or damage at the scene from the rounds being fired and failed to locate anyone matching the description of the suspect.”
Thousands of visitors were in Bloomington over the weekend to attend the annual Little 500 bike race and late-night events on and off campus.
