TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — 2nd Update: Terre Haute Police have announced the arrest of the man they thought they were surrounding in a search of a garage on Monday.
According to a release from THPD Sgt. Justin Sears, police surrounded the 3rd Avenue residence on Monday due to having received information suggesting that a suspect in a battery incident was inside. Sears said it was believed the suspect was armed with a gun. While police ended up not finding the suspect at that location, Sears said they did locate him at another residence later that day and took him into custody without incident.
Anthony D. McGill, 28, of West Terre Haute was placed under arrest on preliminary charges of aggravated battery. The charge stems from the events of Sunday at 1:40 a.m. when police found a victim having been struck on the left side of his head and complaining of facial pain. While the victim did not know who the assailant was, investigating detectives identified the suspect as McGill.
Sears said the victim initially received treatment at a local hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries the man was then transferred to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment.
The investigation remains open and ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact investigating detectives at 812-244-2651.
1st Update: Police have finished their investigation at a residence on 3rd Avenue.
According to Terre Haute Police Sgt. Justin Sears, they were attempting to locate a suspect involved in an aggravated battery that occurred over the weekend and did not find the suspect while investigating the residence on 3rd Avenue.
Sears clarified on Facebook that this was not a hostage or barricaded person situation.
Sears said more information could be released in the future as permitted.
Original: Police are asking the public to avoid an area of town as they deal with an ongoing situation.
According to Vigo County Dispatch, police have responded to a residence near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and N. 15th Street.
THPD said the situation involves an investigation into an aggravated battery from over the weekend.
No word yet as to what the initial incident was that caused the response. A WTWO photographer is at the scene attempting to learn more.
MyWabashValley.com has reached out to the Terre Haute Police Department for information and will update this story as soon as we know more.
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