Man arrested after body found wrapped in blankets inside home

BLOOMINGTON — A man has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting another person inside a home and wrapping his body in blankets bound with rope.

The 56-year-old Bloomington man was found sleeping on a couch while officers searched the home, according to Bloomington police.

Police began their investigation about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday while responding to the 900 block of West Graham Drive for a report of a shooting.

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Officers initially did not find any suspicious activity but were told additional information a few hours later that prompted them to request a search warrant for a nearby home, police said.

While executing the warrant, police found the suspect sleeping and took him into custody. They then found evidence indicating someone had been injured and discovered a man's body wrapped in several blankets inside a bedroom.

An autopsy showed the 29-year-old victim died from a gunshot wound. That person's name has not yet been disclosed.

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WRTV is not naming the suspect because he has not yet been formally charged.

Anyone with more information was urged to contact Bloomington Police Detective Josh Burnworth at 812-339-4477.