A shooting at a block party in Muncie, Indiana early Sunday, July 30, resulted in one person dead and at least 17 others injured.
The incident was reported around 1:14 am in the area of S. Hackley St. and E. Willard St., where a large party occurred.
Dispatchers received several calls about the shooting, prompting a response from emergency services. Police clarified that there was no threat to the community. However, several agencies were called in to provide assistance due to the number of victims and the seriousness of the situation. Amongst them were police officers from the neighboring Eaton Police Department.
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie said that 17 victims were treated in their emergency department for injuries related to the shooting. As of Sunday morning, more than a dozen of them remained in the hospital in stable condition. Several victims with critical injuries were transported to other medical facilities by medical helicopter.
According to Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene, the deceased victim was identified as 30-year-old Joseph E. Bonner III.
The incident has had a significant impact on the community, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the shooting.
