Just before 7:30 this (Tuesday) Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
answered a 911 call reference a fight in progress behind the Salvation Army in
Hillsboro. Police began responding to the scene, about the time they arrived at
location in the 200 block of S. Broad Street, 911 had learned there was possibly one
person injured from a knife. Officers were told by a witness there were at least three other people inside and that at least one was injured. One of the victims answered the door and was severely bleeding and officers began providing medical treatment to the victim as the other officers began searching the residence for other victims and suspects. Emergency assistance was requested from numerous agencies. Several law enforcement officers responded along with some other civilian agency personnel.
Two witnesses were seen by EMS and refused treatment. Two victims were identified and transported to local hospitals for treatment. During the investigation it was learned, one of the victims threatened the other with and knife when a physical altercation broke out. The witnesses attempted to break the fight up but was unsuccessful and called 911. Initially two suspects were detained, after interviewing suspects and witnesses one remained in custody. Thomas L Fly 63 of Hillsboro was arrested on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, and booked into the Montgomery County Jail.
With the assistance of Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti a search warrant was sought and obtained. With the assistance of the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services the scene was searched and processed.
The Hillsboro Police Department wishes to thank the responding assisting officers for their quick response. Those assisting agencies were the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Litchfield Police Department, Montgomery County EMA, Hillsboro Street Department, and the Illinois State Police. Hillsboro Area Ambulance Service
transported one patient and Litchfield Fire Department responded and assisted with a second patient. Both patients were treated and later released.
The public is reminded that all persons arrested are presumed not guilty until proven in a court of law.
