Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Teen fatally shot by police in Bloomington, Illinois; investigation deems shooting justified.

In Bloomington, Illinois, a 15-year-old holding an air pistol was fatally shot by police on Feb 25. The officers, responding to a report of an armed individual, tried for nearly 10 minutes to get him to drop the weapon before firing. The Illinois State Police are investigating, and the Bloomington Police Department will hold a press conference on the findings. The State's Attorney's report concludes the shooting was justified as officers believed the weapon was real.

7 Articles