Man facing aggravated battery, possession of a weapon charges after barricading in a Metropolis home

METROPOLIS, Ill. (KBSI) – A Metropolis man faces aggravated battery and possession of a weapon by a felon charges.

Eric Rushing, 29, of Metropolis faces aggravated battery (Class 3 felony) and possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony) charges.

Illinois State Police investigated an incident of an aggravated battery involving a firearm in Metropolis on June 5.

Rushing was identified as a suspect. Rushing barricaded himself inside a home in the 400 block of W. 20th Street, according to ISP.

ISP SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene to assist.

Around 7:15 p.m., Rushing left the home and was arrested without incident.

On June 6, the Massac County State’s Attorney filed charges against Rushing.

Rushing is in custody at the Massac County Jail with bond set at $200,000, 10% to apply.

The Massac County Sheriff’s Office and the Metropolis Police Department assisted ISP.