A violent mass shooting near the Indiana University campus in Bloomington has left nine people injured, casting a shadow over the city’s annual “Little 500” cycling weekend. The incident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 26, 2026, along the popular Kirkwood Avenue, which was crowded with revelers marking the conclusion of the event.
Police responded to the 400 block of East Kirkwood, located one block from the university, where they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. By 3 a.m., authorities confirmed that nine individuals had been transported to local hospitals for treatment. While officials have not provided specific details regarding the severity of the victims’ injuries, the local response involved emergency medical services and multiple law enforcement agencies.
Witnesses on the scene reported that the violence began following an altercation between two women. According to one account, a woman involved in the fight pulled a firearm from her clothing and began firing into the crowd, prompting onlookers to flee the area immediately. As of Monday morning, no suspects have been taken into custody, and the Bloomington Police Department is actively calling for members of the public to provide any available information or video footage of the event.
University officials issued a formal statement condemning the violence, noting that while the shooting occurred off-campus, it significantly marred a traditionally celebratory weekend for the community. University spokesman Mark Bode confirmed that investigators do not currently believe any Indiana University students were involved in the altercation. Law enforcement remains focused on identifying the shooter as the investigation into the tragedy continues.
