Police: 73-year-old man attacked by stranger, hit in the head with hammer

A man in Tacoma was attacked with a hammer by a stranger

TACOMA, Wash. - Police say a stranger attacked a 73-year-old man outside his Tacoma home, hitting him in the head several times with a hammer.

Tacoma police offices were called around 4:00 p.m. Thursday to the home on S. 40th St. near S. K St.

Police say the victim saw the unknown man in his backyard. When he approached him, the suspect attacked the man and then ran into his home.

The victim called 911, but by the time officers arrived the suspect was already gone.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital. He was alert and communicating with first responders.

Police do not believe anything was stolen, but officers are continuing to investigate.

No further details, including a suspect description, have been given.

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