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1 injured in shooting at Illinois State University, search for shooter continues

One injured in shooting at Illinois State University
One injured in shooting at Illinois State University 00:23

One person was injured during a shooting at a student center at Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, on Sunday night.  

According to reports from CBS affiliate WMBD-TV, Peoria, the shooting took place near the Bone Student Center, at 200 N. University St. in Normal, during a registered student event around 7:40 p.m. The shooting appears to have taken place during a fight in the entryway outside of the event.

The victim was not a student at the university.       

The suspect, a man, was last seen running south from University and College streets, the university said. 

On Monday afternoon, police released photos of a person of interest.

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Illinois State University Police Department
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Illinois State University Police Department

According to a statement from university officials, the Bone Student Center will remain closed on Monday as the investigation continues. It is set to reopen on Tuesday morning.

No arrests have been made.

Police release photos of person of interest in Illinois State University shooting 00:34
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