Neosho man charged with assault, resisting arrest following golf club attack

A Neosho man was charged in Newton County Circuit Court with assault and resisting arrest following an incident in which he allegedly struck a man in the face with a golf club.

According to the probable cause statement, Austin R. McGuire (DOB 1991) barricaded himself inside his residence Friday until gas was deployed and he surrendered to authorities.

The incident began when the alleged victim came to help McGuire's former girlfriend remove her belongings from the home, according to the probable cause statement. The two lived together for a week until she left after a falling out.

From the probable cause statement

Both subjects advised that Austin tried to strike Victim 1 with a golf club upon making contact but míssed, They advised that Austin wanted Victim 1 to wait outside on the porch and he complied. 

Both subjects advised that Austin then came outside and struck Viçtim 1 on the right side óf his head near his temple with a golf club. I observed a làrge laceration on Victim 1's head along with blood on his T-shirt, pants, hands and face. 

Victim l/1 advised he wished to pursue charges for assault. Victim 1 was treated by EMS at the scene who advised he needed more advanced care, but he refused to be transported via ambulance. He advísed he would go to the hospital on his own. 

Blood was seen splattered leading from the front door, down the stairs and onto the private lane. 

The probable cause statement indicates McGuire ran into a field, then later returned to the residence.

The case was investigated by the Newton County Sheriff's Office.