‘Significant progress’ in investigation into Carol Stream teen’s killing, police say
Police in downstate Bloomington say they’ve made “significant progress” in their investigation into a Nov. 1 mass shooting that killed a 19-year-old college student from Carol Stream.
North Central College freshman Giana Dettloff was one of nine people shot at Halloween party near the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. The 2026 graduate of Glenbard North High School was visiting friends in Bloomington when she was fatally shot.
Surviving victims include two 18-year-old women from Carol Stream, a 19-year-old woman from Woodridge and a 19-year-old woman from Hoffman Estates.
As of Nov. 5, two victims remained hospitalized, police said.
Investigators continue to pursue leads and there is no broader threat to the community, police said in an update of their investigation.
“While significant progress has been made, the investigation remains ongoing,” the statement reads. “We continue to ask anyone who may have information that could assist investigators to come forward. Even information that may seem minor or insignificant could be helpful to investigators.”
Police Chief Jamal Simington previously said there is no indication that Illinois Wesleyan students were involved or targeted in the shooting.
School leaders at Glenbard North said Dettloff made her mark as a role model to other students and a cheerleader. The Carol Stream school hosted a memorial service for her in its gymnasium Nov. 5 and trees around the campus and community have been adorned with pink ribbons — her favorite color.
A GoFundMe online fundraiser has been established to support her family has raised more than $125,000 as of Sunday.
Bloomington police ask that anyone with information, photos, videos or other evidence related to the shooting contact Detective Pedro Diaz at (309) 434-2532 or Pdiaz@cityblm.org. Anonymous tips can be made at (309) 434-2963, CIAU@cityblm.org or by texting BPDTIPS followed by a space and the tip information to 847411.
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