Police Investigate Report of Possible Shooting Following Alleged Drug Deal in Bloomington
Published: August 24th, 2026 |
BLOOMINGTON, MN: Bloomington police are investigating after officers responded to a report of a possible shooting Monday afternoon that may have followed an alleged drug deal in a residential area. Police confirmed there were no reported shooting victims.
Just before 5 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Bloomington Fire Department and Bloomington Police Department were called to the 1400 block of 82nd Street East for reports of a possible shooting. Shortly after 5 p.m., Bloomington police confirmed that no victims had been located. Limitless Media News journalists at the scene also spoke with an officer who confirmed there were no victims as a result of the reported shooting.
Details surrounding what led to the significant public safety response remained limited Monday evening. Information gathered by Limitless Media News at the scene indicated that an alleged drug transaction may have preceded the report of gunfire.
Residents Report Hearing Gunshots
One resident who spoke with Limitless Media News said they were working in their backyard when they heard what sounded like at least two gunshots. Another area resident told Limitless Media News that they had witnessed one of the individuals potentially involved in the incident selling drugs before the reported gunfire occurred. The resident also said police had located one of the individuals believed to have been involved in the alleged drug transaction.
Because the investigation remains ongoing, Limitless Media News has not independently confirmed the residents' accounts regarding the alleged drug activity or the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire.
An officer at the scene confirmed to Limitless Media News that police were aware of information involving an alleged drug deal and a person of interest. However, the officer was unable to provide or confirm additional details about what occurred. It was not immediately clear whether investigators located evidence that shots had actually been fired, whether a firearm was recovered, or whether anyone had been detained or arrested in connection with the incident.
No Victims Reported
Despite the initial report of a possible shooting, authorities confirmed shortly after their arrival that there were no victims. The circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire and the alleged drug transaction remain under investigation. No information about potential suspects or possible criminal charges had been officially released as of Monday evening.
Limitless Media News has reached out to the Bloomington Police Department seeking additional information and confirmation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether investigators found evidence of gunfire and whether anyone was detained or arrested.
This is a developing story. Limitless Media News will provide an update as additional information is confirmed by authorities.
Map showing the rough area in which this incident occurred in Bloomington, Minnesota.
