TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute police say a subject has died of self-sustained injuries after a barricade situation at the KFC near the intersection of Lafayette and Fort Harrison.
Approximately 17 Terre Haute police cars and the Special Response Team arrived at the scene late Monday morning. The subject, believed to be an employee at the restaurant, was alone inside, armed with a pair of scissors, according to police.
After nearly three hours, authorities sent in a robot to assess the situation. When police entered the building, they found the subject unresponsive. The subject was transported to a nearby hospital, and was later pronounced dead.
No names are being released at this time.
Residents are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
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