METROPOLIS – A Massac County man has been arrested for Aggravated Battery – a Class 3 felony – and Possession of a Weapon by a Felon – a Class 2 felony – following a standoff with law enforcement in Metropolis Monday.

According to officials with the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation, ISP was investigating an incident of aggravated battery involving a firearm in Metropolis Monday. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Eric Rushing of Metropolis.

Following the incident, Rushing barricaded himself inside a home located in the 400 block of West 20th Street. ISP SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene to assist. At 7:15 p.m., Rushing exited the home and was taken into custody without incident.

The Massac County State’s Attorney Tuesday filed the charges mentioned at the top of this story against Rushing. Rushing is currently 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 with the incident.

ISP says this investigation is open and on-going. No further information is available.