6 Shot, Including 2 Children, Near Illinois State University

Shooting occurred off-campus in Normal, Illinois with non-life-threatening injuries reported

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Six people, including two children, were shot near Illinois State University's campus in Normal, Illinois early Sunday morning. The victims, which included two ISU students, all suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the isolated incident and asking the public for any information related to the shooting.

Why it matters

Gun violence near college campuses raises concerns about student safety and the broader issue of community-wide gun violence, especially when children are involved. This incident highlights the need for improved security measures and community-police cooperation to address such incidents.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the 700 block of Franklin Avenue in Normal around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday. The six victims included two boys, two men, and two women, all of whom sustained non-life-threatening injuries. While the shooting occurred near the ISU campus, it did not take place on university property. Two of the victims were confirmed to be Illinois State University students.

  • The shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Normal Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Illinois State University Police Department

The campus police force that assisted in responding to the off-campus shooting.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Normal Police Det. Kyle McComber at 309-433-3415 or at kmccomber@normalil.gov.”

— Kyle McComber, Normal Police Detective

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and are asking the public for any information related to the incident.

The takeaway

This shooting near the Illinois State University campus underscores the need for improved security measures and stronger community-police cooperation to address gun violence, especially when children are involved in such incidents.