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2 hospitalized after fight involving hatchet and hammers in west Phoenix, police say

Phoenix police said the incident started when two men got into a heated argument near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road.

PHOENIX — Two men were hospitalized Friday night after a fight involving hatchets and hammers in west Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix police said the incident started when two men got into a heated argument near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. 

During the argument, the suspect pulled out a hatchet-style weapon and hit the other man in the head, police said. 

Officers said friends of the victim retaliated by hitting the suspect with hammers and other objects. Police said the group ran from the area before officers arrived.

Police said both the victim and suspect were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Authorities said this is an active investigation and no arrests have been made at this time.

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