BLOOMINGTON — A section of Eagleson Avenue near the intersection of 10th Street was closed for part of Thursday morning while IU Police conducted an investigation.
It happened just before 7:30 a.m. near Wells Quadrangle.
Bloomington Fire Deputy Chief Max Litwin confirmed fire units were called to the area for a possible suicide by gunshot. IUPD confirmed a male with no IU affiliation fired one shot, inflicting self harm, but that there was no threat to the public.
IUPD is investigating an incident at the intersection of 10th and Eagleson on the IU Bloomington campus. There is no threat to the community. Please avoid the area and use an alternative route when traveling through campus. pic.twitter.com/TrKvZ8pIIW
— IU Police and Public Safety (@IUpolice) October 31, 2024
A black pickup truck was towed from the area and the road was reopened.
The area of 10th and Eagleson is now open. Resume normal activity.
— IU Police and Public Safety (@IUpolice) October 31, 2024
