Illinois college cheerleader, 19, was riddled with bullets in Halloween mass shooting near campus

An Illinois college cheerleader, 19, was killed in a mass shooting at an off-campus Halloween party over the weekend that also left eight people wounded, according to police and friends.Giana Dettloff died at the scene of the shooting near Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, at about 1:30 a.m.on Sunday.Dettloff, an only child, was riddled with bullets, having been shot multiple times in the chest and pelvis, according to a preliminary autopsy report.No suspects have been arrested in the shooting so far.She was a freshman cheerleader from tiny North Central College outside Chicago, and was visiting a friend about two hours away in Bloomington.“For a parent, sending a child off to college is filled with pride, hope, and excitement for the journey ahead.

To have that journey cut short in such a tragic way is a parent’s worst nightmare.Our hearts are with Giana’s family, friends, and everyone impacted by this tragedy,” police chief Jamal Simington said in a statement on Facebook.“We also ask our community to keep Giana’s loved ones in their thoughts and respect their privacy as they navigate this unimaginable loss.”Dettloff has been described by her family as “full of life, a sweet girl with a very bright future.”The police chief said officials “will identify the person or persons responsible for this tragedy and bring them forward for justice.”“We continue to wish all those injured a full recovery and hope they have the support and care they need during this difficult time.

We remain committed to conducting a thorough investigation, identifying those responsible, and ensuring accountability,” said Simington.Bloomington police responded to reports of a shooting at 1:30 am on Sunday, confirming a total of nine people, ages 16 to 22, were shot.Stay up on the very latest with Evening Update.

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