TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) —WTWO is learning more about the suspect in the Candlewood Suites shooting.
According to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson Chavez is not a US citizen. The department stated that Chavez is in the country illegally.
In addition to the murder in Vigo County, Chavez is also being held on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer.
Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun released the following statement:
“The City of Terre Haute has been working directly with federal agencies. We will continue to support federal law enforcement and will release further information once they allow us. Once a determination of prosecution has been decided, we will release further comments.”
This is a developing story. WTWO will provide more information as it becomes available.
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