Fight Involving a Baseball Bat Under Investigation

 
 
Police are investigating a fight involving a baseball bat in La Porte Village this weekend. According to the report, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at approximately 7:52 a.m., police responded to 1083 E. SR 2, lot 809, and found the victim with injuries to his face, back and ankle.

The victim told police he was asleep inside his residence when he heard knocking at his entry door. He cracked the door partially open to see who was there and two men forced their way inside and began hitting him with a baseball bat.

The victim said he knew the men and they had met years ago, but he had no idea as to why they would force their way into his home and assault him.

EMS responded to the scene for the victim’s injuries, but he refused medical treatment.

The incident remains under investigation.