UPDATE: Dora Hotel Company has released a statement after the incident that occurred Monday night at the Candlewood Suites. The Dora Hotel Company is the parent company of Candlewood Suites, and the exact statement is down below.
“Dora Hotel Company would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to our Terre Haute police officers and the Indiana State Police who selflessly serve our community, particularly during times of need. Their unwavering commitment to public safety and support for those in vulnerable situations does not go unnoticed. We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at our hotel. The safety and well-being of our guests, team members, and community remain our highest priority. We are committed to supporting our guests and team during this time and will continue working closely with authorities to ensure a safe and welcoming environment at our property.”
UPDATE: 30-year-old Wilson Chavez of Dallas, TX, is awaiting his first court appearance. Chavez is facing a murder charge stemming from an incident at Candlewood Suites Monday night.
WTWO reporter Brayton Riley was live on the scene Monday and spoke with bystanders and THPD. Terre Haute Police Lt. Justin Sears was live on WTWO Today Tuesday morning with the latest. You can watch those interviews in the video above.
WTWO will continue to bring you the latest in this developing story.
UPDATE: The Terre Haute Police Department reports one person was killed in Monday night’s shooting. Wilson Chavez of Dallas, Texas, has been arrested on charges of murder.
UPDATE: The video below was live from the end of the 11:00 p.m. news
UPDATE: The video below was live from the start of the 11:00 p.m. news.
*Video above is from a live broadcast at 10:15 p.m.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — A massive police presence is outside the Candlewood Suites in downtown Monday night.
Terre Haute Police Department has confirmed they are dealing with a shooting and are searching the hotel. The entire area is blocked off at this time and they are asking motorists and residents to stay away from the location.
“Due to the size of the hotel, searching the building and collecting evidence presents challenges, requiring a large police presence,” Terre Haute Police wrote on social media.
This is an active situation and we will have more information as it becomes available.
