Amy Moore Bloomington IL And Matt Moore Murder–suicide, Grove Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Identified In Shooting: On Wednesday morning, a tragic incident unfolded in Normal, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of two individuals in what authorities have classified as a murder-suicide. The Normal Police Department and McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder released details of the case, which occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Incident Details
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on the 3000 block of Red Jasper Street in northeast Normal. Upon arrival, they found a scene of violence that had resulted in the deaths of two individuals. According to police, Matthew Moore, 46, of Bloomington, had illegally entered the home of his ex-wife, Amy Moore, 48, of Normal. He confronted her and shot her multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
Matthew Moore was pronounced dead at the scene, while Amy Moore was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The couple’s children have been placed with relatives, according to the police.
Background and Investigation
Normal Police Chief Steve Petrilli described the incident as a “terrible tragedy,” noting that while there had been previous domestic incidents at the home, none had escalated to this level. The Moores had been involved in lengthy divorce proceedings beginning in 2022, including multiple orders of protection. Their divorce was finalized just days before the tragedy, on May 22.
Amy Moore was a well-loved second-grade teacher at Unit 5’s Grove Elementary in Normal. In a statement, Grove Principal Sarah Edwards praised her as a gifted educator who had impacted the lives of thousands of students. The school district has arranged for counseling services to be available for students, staff, and families needing support.
Matthew Moore had a recent criminal record, having pleaded guilty in March to criminal damage to property, a Class 4 felony. He was sentenced to pay restitution, serve 30 months probation, attend drug addiction treatment, and complete 30 hours of community service.
Community Response
Chief Petrilli reassured the public that the incident appeared to be isolated and posed no immediate safety concern. However, he acknowledged the devastating impact on the community, particularly those who knew Amy Moore as an educator and community member. The police have not released further details as the homicide investigation is ongoing. They have called on anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
