Two people struck in head with hammer in Monterey Park; suspect in custody

MONTEREY PARK — A man struck two people in the head with a hammer Sunday at an Arcadia home, officials said.
The incident occurred about 4 p.m. in the 400 block of Elizabeth Avenue, Monterey Park police Sgt. Gus Jimenez said.
Two patients, one male and one female, were taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center for treatment, according to Monterey Park Fire Department officials.
A suspect was in custody, officials said, however his name was not available late Sunday.
No further details were released.

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