SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a fight at work with hammer.
Just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, a witness reported two men fighting with hammers in the parking lott at the Dollar General, 840 East Crawford Street, in Salina, according to Salina Police Capt. James Feldman.
During the course of investigation police had contact with 36-year-old Christian Dionicio-Reyes and 46-year-old Cristobal Lopez-Ramirez both of Salina. Police determined that the two had been at a worksite in the 2600 block of East Crawford where the altercation started.
Feldman said after the altercation became heated, Dionicio-Reyes allegedly swung a hammer at Lopez-Ramirez, causing management to send them away from the workplace.
The two followed each other to the nearby Dollar General parking lot to continue their fight.
According to Feldman, Dionicio-Reyes was first to enter the parking lot. He got out of his car as Lopez-Ramirez arrived at the parking lot.
Dionicio-Reyes went to the trunk of his vehicle, retrieved a hammer, and and walked toward Cristobal, who was seated in his vehicle," Feldman said.
"Dionicio-Reyes then started hitting at Lopez-Ramirez as the victim exited his vehicle. Lopez-Ramirez then retrieved a hammer from the back of his car."
Feldman said Dionicio-Reyes dropped his cell phone on the ground, which Lopez-Ramirez then smashed with his hammer.
Once the two had enough swinging hammers at each other, they attempted to leave the parking lot as police arrived.
Lopez-Ramirez told officers that Dionicio-Reyes struck him in the arm several times. He initially refused treatment but was taken to Salina Regional Health Center for light medical attention, according to Feldman.
Police arrested both men. Dionicio-Reyes was jailed on requested charges of aggravated battery and requested charges against Lopez-Ramirez were for aggravated assault and felony damage to property.