Police: 16-year-old boy shot in the throat on Bloomington’s west side

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Bloomington Police confirm a 16-year-old boy was shot and is in critical condition after a shooting late Thanksgiving morning on the city’s west side.

Officers were called shortly before 10:55 a.m. to the 400 block of Valley View Circle, near the Traditions Bloomington Apartments. A desk sergeant said the teenager was shot in the throat.

There have been no arrests, according to police.

The victim was taken to a hospital in the Twin Cities, then transported by Life Flight helicopter to a Peoria hospital, police said.

Police Chief Jamal Simington released the following statement:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim of this violent encounter. I am grateful for the dedicated emergency dispatchers, police officers, detectives, paramedics, as well as the medical professionals who are continuing to provide medical care to the victim.”

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Jordan Downing at 309-434-2587. His email address is .

If you wish to submit a crime tip and remain anonymous, please contact the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at 309-434-2963 or email . You can also text the number 847411 by texting the word “BPDTIPS”, then a space, followed by your tip information. The CIAU office is staffed from 8am-4:30pm, weekdays. If no one is available to answer your call, please leave the information on the voicemail or send it by e-mail.