A 24-year-old Parsons man is under arrest following an alleged machete attack on his roommate early Thursday morning.
Parsons police say officers were called to a residence just after midnight on October 17th, in the twenty-three-hundred block (2300) of Belmont Avenue, following reports of a disturbance.
Investigators say an argument between the two individuals escalated when the suspect, identified as Rodolfo Mazariegos Gomez, allegedly attacked the other man with a machete.
According to police, the victim tried to flee but fell to the ground. Gomez allegedly caught up with him and struck his hand with the weapon.
The victim was later located at Labette Health, where he was receiving treatment for his injuries.
Officers reportedly found a machete with what appeared to be blood on the blade, along with suspected blood evidence along Belmont Avenue.
Gomez was taken into custody at approximately twelve-thirty-three A-M without further incident.
Police detectives have obtained a search warrant to collect additional evidence as the investigation continues.
Gomez was arrested in connection with the incident and taken to the Labette County Jail where he faces charges of Attempted 2nd degree Murder, Domestic Battery and Aggravated Assault.
