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Phoenix PD investigate aggravated assault near 7th Street and Northern Avenue

Barricade situation 5th Street and Las Palmaritas Drive
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PHOENIX — Police say a barricade situation has been resolved after two people were assaulted in a Phoenix neighborhood.

Just after 2 p.m. Thursday, the Phoenix Police Department was notified of an assault in a neighborhood near 5th Street and Las Palmaritas Drive, north of Northern Avenue.

Officials say when officers arrived they located two adults who said they were assaulted by a man with a bladed instrument.

The man then ran into a nearby residence that was identified as his own, according to Phoenix PD.

The Phoenix Police Special Assignments unit arrived at the scene and attempted to communicate with the man who did not exit.

Just before 6:30 p.m., police said the situation was "resolved" and the man was taken into custody.

No other injuries were reported. An investigation remains ongoing.

No other details have been released.