BackOTHER
Indiana University Bloomington shooting near Little 500 leaves nine injured; investigation underway
Nine people were injured in a mass shooting near Indiana University in Bloomington during the Little 500 celebration, along Kirkwood Avenue shortly after midnight. By 3 a.m., nine victims were transported to local hospitals as investigators used drones and a police helicopter; a witness described a confrontation between two women before the gunfire. The incident occurred one week after another mass shooting near the University of Iowa.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety concerns around large campus events and ongoing investigations into gun violence near university settings.
Timeline
4 Events
Law enforcement response; drones and helicopter assist investigation; no suspects in custody
April 26, 2026
Indiana University Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and the Indiana State Police assisted at the scene. Remotely piloted aerial vehicles documented the area, and an Indiana State Police helicopter arrived to aid the investigation. As of Sunday morning, no suspects were in custody.
Witnesses describe confrontation between two women before shooting
April 26, 2026
Witnesses recalled a confrontation between two women prior to the shooting. One witness said a girl reached toward her pants leg and began firing, while another said they started running away.
Gunfire along Kirkwood Avenue after midnight; nine injured transported to hospitals by 3 a.m.
April 26, 2026
Gunfire broke out along Kirkwood Avenue near Indiana University in Bloomington shortly after midnight as crowds celebrated the Little 500 cycling race. By 3 a.m., nine people were transported to local hospitals, six by ambulance; authorities had not disclosed the conditions or nature of the injuries.
Earlier incident referenced: Mass shooting near University of Iowa occurred a week earlier
April 19, 2026
The Bloomington shooting was described as occurring exactly one week after a mass shooting near the University of Iowa, where five people were injured, including three students.