UPDATE: According to authorities, the suspect is in custody.
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED:
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Authorities blocked off in the area surrounding the 2200 block of Sycamore Street as they responded to a standoff situation.
According to Terre Haute police, the suspect, who has several warrants, is barricaded in the house and has made threats to shoot officers.
THPD SRT was called to the 2200 block of Sycamore in reference to a standoff. The suspect, who has several active warrants, is barricaded in the house and made threats to shoot officers. Hostage negotiations are attempting contact. Please avoid the area until further notice.
— Ryan Adamson (@THPDPIO)
November 1, 2019
The THPD Special Response Team is on scene, and hostage negotiations are underway, according to THPD Public Information Officer Ryan Adamson.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Continue following WTWO/WAWV both on air and online for updates.
