Man struck near South College; suspect fled in car, Tempe AZ
AssaultA caller reports a man was hit, possibly with a hatchet. The victim is awake and talking. The suspect left in a navy blue Ford Taurus heading west on Encanto. Witnesses say the suspect wore a green sleeveless shirt and was last seen across the street. Police and fire units are responding and staging at Escalante Community Center. The location is near South College in Tempe.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - North Patrol District
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(name withheld) reports the suspect fled in a navy blue Ford Taurus westbound on Encanto. The victim was possibly struck with a hatchet and is conscious and talking. The victim says the suspect is across the street wearing a green sleeveless shirt. The suspect is described as a male about 30 to 40 years old, about 6 feet tall, thin, short hair, wearing a green sleeveless shirt and unknown pants. Units are responding to a call near South College. Fire units will stage at Escalante Community Center.
(name withheld) reports the suspect fled in a navy blue Ford Taurus westbound on Encanto. The victim was possibly struck with a hatchet and is conscious and talking. The victim says the suspect is across the street wearing a green sleeveless shirt. The suspect is described as a male about 30 to 40 years old, about 6 feet tall, thin, short hair, wearing a green sleeveless shirt and unknown pants. Units are responding to a call near South College. Fire units will stage at Escalante Community Center.
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Near S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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