TERRE HAUTE – On Aug. 5, 2023 at approximately 11:05 pm THPD Uniformed Officers responded a residence near N 25th St and Locust St for the report a person being stabbed.

Upon arrival officers located the suspect who was still in possession of the knife and was refusing all orders to put the weapon down. Officers continued to speak with the suspect til he eventually dropped the knife and was taken into custody. Officers were then able to locate the victim who was immediately transported to an area hospital for his injuries.

Michael J Shelby, 67, of Terre Haute, was placed under arrest for Felony Battery with a Deadly Weapon.

The is an active and ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time.