Bloomington Police arrest shooting suspect
On July 15, 2023, at approximately 1:25pm, officers with the Bloomington Police Department responded to a Subway restaurant, located in the 1800 block of N Kinser Pike, in reference to a shooting that had just occurred. Callers reported to dispatch that a man had just shot another man and was last seen running southbound from the scene. Officers arrived and located a 51-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his chest outside the restaurant near the dumpsters. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance where he underwent multiple emergency surgeries. At the time of this release, the victim is in critical condition.
It was determined that the suspect in the shooting, identified as Sean Rivers (22, Bloomington), was an employee of the restaurant. Witnesses advised investigators that Rivers and the victim had gotten into some sort of verbal argument because of where the victim had parked his vehicle. The victim then reportedly walked out of the restaurant and Rivers was seen exiting the restaurant and walking towards the area where the witnesses last saw the victim. Shortly thereafter, witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot, then observed Rivers come back into the restaurant, where he gathered his belongings and left the store on foot.
Rivers was located at 1:55pm at a residence in the 500 block of W Northlane Drive, where he was taken into custody without incident. Sean Rivers was transported to the Bloomington Police Department for an interview, then later to the Monroe County Jail, where he was remanded for on a charge of Attempted Murder.
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Six-Run fifth lifts Indians to series win over Storm Chasers
Josh Bissonette cranked his first career Triple-A home run to cap a six-run fifth inning, and Chris Owings and Alika Williams each hit solo home runs to carry the Indianapolis Indians to an 11-4 win and series victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Sunday night at Werner Park.
Indians Record: 42-47, 9-6 / Omaha Record: 42-44, 4-10
City of Bloomington and By Hand Gallery Present the “2023 Threads of Meaning” Textile Exhibition
The City of Bloomington, in collaboration with By Hand Gallery, presents “Threads of Meaning,” an exhibition of work by Bloomington-based textile artists that are on view at Fountain Square Mall Bloomington until September 17, 2023. The exhibition features artists Beatrice Atencah, Ary Bird, David Joseff Sloma, Patricia Coleman, Alizah Sage, Nina Montenegro, Emily Chase, Ileana Haberman, and Alexis Zabor.
The locations of the show are the Fountain Square Bloomington Gallery Wall in the main atrium and the Fountain Gallery Lower-Level Walls and Upper-Level Walls.
City of Bloomington accepting applications to serve on City’s Boards and Commissions
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on a Board or Commission. There are currently more than 45 boards and commissions that advise the mayor and city council on a vast array of issues. In addition to their advisory function, these bodies may work cooperatively with City departments to contribute to policy, approve resolutions, and fund projects, among other responsibilities. Learn more about all of the different boards and commissions at bloomington.in.gov/boards.
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