VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — After Tuesday's Vigo County Council meeting, an altercation occurred between council members.

Council President David Thompson and Council Member Randy Gentry got into a heated argument that was broken up by Vigo County Sheriff Deputies.

Gentry sent WTWO a statement on Wednesday saying Thompson "Made threats" and that he "Needed to consider his safety and his family's safety."

He added that, "Violence or threats of violence are never appropriate."

Thompson spoke with us on Wednesday afternoon. He said that Gentry was the person who escalated the situation.

"After the meeting, I was told that Councilman Gentry was telling people that I took Councilman Ellis off the agenda and I was trying to silence him", Thompson said. "That couldn't be further from the

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