NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University issued an alert informing the community of shots fired near the Bone Student Center on campus.

The university informed there is one reported victim. Police are searching for suspect. 

The university said police are looking for a black male 5’10”, black afro hair style, wearing all black. Last seen running south from University and College Street. 

ISU Emergency Alert: Stay away from Bone and near University/Locust Streets. Police are looking for slender black male 5’10”, black afro hair style, wearing all black. Last seen running south from University and College Streets.

— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) April 28, 2025

Around 8:04 p.m. the university posted a person reportedly discharged a firearm on or near campus.

ISU Emergency Alert: A report of shots fired at Bone Student Center. If you are near this area, take precautions. See https://t.co/vLzgDHpXNA for more info.

— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) April 28, 2025

They said the person may be armed/dangerous and there is the potential of an immediate threat.

At 8:16 p.m., they said to avoid University and Locust St. and Bone Student Center as officers are still clearing the area.

ISU Emergency Alert: Stay away from University and Locust St. and from Bone Student Center. Officer still clearing the area.

— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) April 28, 2025

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This is a developing story. 

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