Multiple People Shot During Large Brawl Near IU in Downtown Bloomington; Police Struggle to Control Crowd

A large fight in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, early Sunday morning escalated into a shooting that left at least three people reportedly wounded, prompting a major emergency response from police and multiple ambulance crews.

The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on November 1, near the intersection of East Kirkwood Avenue and North Dunn Street.

According to preliminary reports, Indiana University Police were already dealing with a very large crowd in the downtown area around 1:28 a.m. when gunshots were reportedly fired shortly afterward.

Dispatch communications indicated that at least three people had been shot, although authorities were working to establish whether additional victims were involved.

Multiple emergency medical crews responded to the scene. Morgan County EMS dispatched at least one medic to assist with the incident, while several ambulances were involved in treating and transporting victims.

Initial dispatch updates indicated that at least two victims had been transported to nearby hospitals, with a third victim subsequently transported for medical treatment.

Despite the shooting response, officers continued facing challenges controlling the large crowd. Reports indicated that fights were still breaking out in the area, requiring additional police attention. Another ambulance was also requested for what appeared to be injuries sustained during a separate fight.

Morgan County EMS was later cleared to return to service, while Brown County EMS remained on standby as emergency personnel continued managing the situation.

As of the latest available information, the full number of people injured, the severity of their injuries, and the circumstances that led to the shooting have not been officially established.

The incident remains under investigation, and further details are expected as authorities release additional information.