THPD raid targets members of Diablos Motorcycle Club

UPDATE -- Terre Haute Police arrest five suspects on gang related charges in connection to shooting. See story
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By Lucy Perry 
Indiana Central News

Many residents said they were surprised when they heard gunshots fired yesterday in their "quiet" northside neighborhood, near Sheridan Park.

A man reportedly suffered from a gunshot wound near North 27th and Beech Streets at about 6 p.m. Terre Haute Police Department Special Response Team surrounded the Diablos Motorcycle gang clubhouse  and blocked off the intersection -- just after emergency crews were dispatched to the area and transported the victim to a hospital. Information is limited at this time and a suspect has not been named.(UPDATE- victim confirmed as Kenneth Pitts, 53.)

The Diablos Motorcycle Club  -- where several members were detained at gunpoint a short time later to be questioned about the shooting --- has been part ot he neighborhood for "many decades," residents said.  Many standing outside, watching police swarm the area, noted that the club members have always been respectful and haven't caused any problem that they know about.

​One resident, Rick Orman, said he is friends with the club members --- and also knows the gunshot victim. He said the victim is about 50 -years- old and is believed to be in serious condtition.

Officials have not confirmed any information nor have they released a statement regarding the shooting at this time. Witnesses said at least a dozen men were taken into custody to be questioned in the shooitng incident, with the last person coming out with arms up around midnight.
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This story is developing at this time. More information will be provided once it becomes available.