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Six Shot Near Illinois State University; Safety Concerns Rise

3/23/2026

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Six individuals, including two juveniles, were shot early Sunday morning near Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
Police responded at 2:40 a.m. and found multiple victims outside with non-life-threatening injuries; two of the injured are ISU students.
The incident is considered isolated, but it has drawn criticism for the university's failure to issue an emergency alert.
Local residents expressed safety concerns, noting that gun violence is rare in the area.
Normal Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made as of Sunday afternoon.

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Story summary

Six individuals, including two juveniles, were shot early Sunday morning near Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
Police responded at 2:40 a.m. and found multiple victims outside with non-life-threatening injuries; two of the injured are ISU students.
The incident is considered isolated, but it has drawn criticism for the university's failure to issue an emergency alert.
Local residents expressed safety concerns, noting that gun violence is rare in the area.
Normal Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made as of Sunday afternoon.