BLOOMINGTON— The Bloomington Police Department (BPD) is calling on the community to help identify a man believed to be connected to a shooting that occurred downtown over the weekend.
According to BPD, the shooting took place during the early morning hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue. While the investigation is ongoing, detectives have identified a “person of interest” they are eager to locate.
Investigators have released surveillance images of a male subject they wish to question. Detectives are highlighting several unique items the individual was wearing at the time of the incident, the subject was wearing a highly distinctive backpack that resembles a shark or a dolphin. He was also seen wearing a notable necklace over his clothing.
The Bloomington Police Department is asking anyone who recognizes the man in the photographs or who may have witnessed the events on Kirkwood Avenue to come forward.
Information—even if it seems minor—could be critical to the case. Call the lead detective, Chris Scott, at 812-339-4477 or email scottc@bloomington.in.gov.
Tips can be provided anonymously upon request. The BPD has not yet released information regarding the condition of any victims or the specific block where the shooting occurred, as the active investigation continues.
