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Illinois State Police release
video of Bloomington Police Department officer involved shooting
[March 26, 2025]
BLOOMINGTON – On February 25, 2025, the
Bloomington Police Department requested Illinois State Police
Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 investigate an officer
involved shooting.
Around 5 p.m. on February 25, 2025, Bloomington Police Department
officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the area of
the 800 block of Arcadia Dr. in Bloomington. After officers
located and made contact, the individual, a 15-year-old juvenile,
pointed a gun at officers, who fired their weapons, hitting the
juvenile. Officers provided medical aid, but the juvenile was
pronounced deceased on scene by the McLean County Coroner's Office.
Officers recovered a Sig Sauer P365 Air Pistol from the scene.
In accordance with ISP’s commitment to integrity and public
transparency, the video of the event is being made available to the
public and can be found by clicking
here. Because the subject is a juvenile, ISP is not releasing
the image of his face and name.
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This video is being released
after consultation with and authorization by the McLean County
State’s Attorney. ISP provided the juvenile’s family the
opportunity to review the video before its release to the
public.
[Text received from Illinois State
Police]
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