Weekend shooting in Bloomington
On April 19, 2024, at approximately 10:55pm, Bloomington Police Officers responded to an apartment in the 100 block of S Curry Pike in reference to a person that had been shot. It was reported that the suspects had last been seen running from the apartment headed south. Officers arrived in the area within a few minutes of the 911 call being received and immediately began checking the area as others provided medical care to the victim. The victim, a 56-year-old Bloomington man, was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds which required emergency surgery. Investigators were told by hospital personnel that the man was expected to survive, but his current condition is unknown.
At 11:01pm, an officer with the Bloomington Police Department observed two subjects walking along a tree line between the Highland Village Church and the Kroger parking lot. As the officer approached the two individuals, they began running and crossed over to the Kroger parking lot. A female was quickly taken into custody and a male was chased by officers on foot to the rear of the Kroger store. The male attempted to hide in a small patch of woods but was located a few moments later and taken into custody without further incident. The female was identified as Annabella Winter (19, Bloomington) and the male was identified as Devance Gayles (35, Michigan City). Officers then began checking the area where the two had initially been seen and located a handgun wrapped in a sweatshirt in the nearby wooded area.
Winter and Gayles were transported to the Bloomington Police Department for interviews. At the conclusion of the interviews, the two were transported to the Monroe County Jail and remanded for the following charges:
Devance Anthony Gayles (DOB 02/28/1989):
- Attempted Murder, level 1 felony
- Burglary, level 1 felony
- Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, level 4 felony
- Criminal Recklessness, level 5 felony
- Pointing a Firearm, level 6 felony
Annabella Winter Jackson (DOB 01/10/2005):
- Resisting Law Enforcement, class A misdemeanor
- Outstanding arrest warrant (violation of probation, original charge of Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, class A misdemeanor)
The Bloomington Police Department was assisted at the scene by members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police. This coordination resulted in the suspect’s being located within just over five minutes of the initial 911 call being received, both suspects being taken into custody within nine minutes of the call, and a firearm being located that was believed to be involved in the shooting within 45 minutes. The Bloomington Police Department thanks the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police for their assistance and rapid response.
Bloomington City Council Meeting this Wednesday
Budget Advance Meeting – Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at 6:30pm in the Allison Conference (Suite #225, City Hall, 401 N. Morton St) and may also be accessed electronically via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting
Bloomington campus hosting events for Ivy Tech Day on Tuesday
Ivy Tech Foundation will kick off Ivy Tech Day at 12:01am on April 23. At Ivy Tech Bloomington, there will be multiple opportunities to participate in celebrating the college throughout the day and the community is invited to campus to get involved.
Campus events:
- All Day: Ivy Tech Photobooth
- All Day: Dine-to-donate at Mother Bear’s pizza (both locations)
- 9pm to 10am: Gabel’s Bagels Bar
- 11:30am to 1:30pm: Chancellor Coyne Cookout
- 3pm to 4pm: Ivy Tech Mocktails by Hospitality Students
- 4pm to 5pm: Pie that Person
- 5pm: Pie the Chancellor Raffle
This is the college’s second annual day of giving aimed at assisting the college’s more than 190,000 students statewide, including the more than 11,500 students at the Bloomington campus. Funds go toward area of greatest need and includes scholarships and emergency funding that helps students prepare to launch into successful careers.
Ivy Tech Bloomington contributes nearly $79 million annually to the regional economy, including a net impact of nearly $52 million from alumni working in the region. 93% of Ivy Tech graduates stay in Indiana to pursue their careers.
Anyone can contribute on Ivy Tech Day at ivytech.edu/giveday starting at 12:01am on April 23. Alumni and friends are invited to participate. The inaugural Ivy Tech Day in 2023 inspired 2,032 gifts totaling more than $243,000 statewide.
Ivy Tech Bloomington (www.ivytech.edu/bloomington) is located at 200 Daniels Way on the westside. Parking is free.
The second annual Cosmic Songwriter Festival
The soulful songs of Oliver Wood (of the Wood Brothers) paired with the heartfelt storytelling of Carrie Newcomer? Check! Join us at the Buskirk-Chumley on Saturday, May 18th. That night will also have the ultra-cosmic pairing of Kassi Valazza (who channels the spirit of Gram Parsons into her own unique voice) and Blue Cactus (whom Indy Week referred to as “a celestial soundscape of mid-century heartbreak”).
Gabe Lee and Emily Nenni are headlining the Thursday show at the Bluebird. Gabe is an IU alum and won Album of the Year from the blog Saving Country Music for Drink the River. Emily Nenni is a powerful Nashville-based songwriter with a new album that will shake your boots. Both Gabe and Emily were nominated for the most recent Ameripolitan Awards. Thursday will also see powerhouse Jeremy Pinnell paired with local rising star Hank Ruff and local legend Austin Lucas paired with the punk-folk-soul of Dandelioness.
Friday at The Blockhouse is headlined by the spectacular Texas old-timey songwriting and stand-up bass slinging of Melissa Carper, paired with the spellbinding Tré Burt, who is part Bob Dylan, part Ray LaMontagne, part John Prine, part Prince and 100% magic. Friday will also feature regional favorite Chicago Farmer paired with local stalwarts The Hammer & The Hatchet, and TV Mike trading with newcomers Derrick & Olivia.
Wednesday at the Orbit Room is sold out, but if you have a friend who scored tickets (or you are the lucky one), you will be treated to the sweet harmonies of Virginia duo Spectator Bird paired with folk-outlaw Caleb Stine. Wednesday night will also feature locals Kay Krull and Rodeola, as well as Chris Dollar (of The Henhouse Prowlers) and Chris Sutton.
You can buy tickets at CosmicSongwriter.com.
This Week in Hoosier History
1859 – Paul Dreiser was born in Terre Haute. He became a songwriter and changed his last name to “Dresser” to distinguish himself from his novelist brother, Theodore. Paul Dresser’s most famous work is “On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away,” the state song of Indiana.
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