PROVO, Utah (AP) - A teenager was arrested and booked on multiple charges stemming from an alleged sledgehammer attack in Payson, Utah, authorities said.
The Payson Police Department responded to a report Friday that a person was witnessed hitting a man in the head with a sledgehammer, The Daily Herald reported. A neighbor then yelled at the suspect, who then approached the woman.
The woman runs a daycare out of her home where the police said the suspect then reportedly struck multiple children and an adult with his fists before leaving the area.
A shelter in place warning was implemented throughout the city from 11:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while a search was underway.
Police were able to identify the suspect through a series of leads provided by the public, authorities said. The suspect turned himself in without incident Saturday at 4 a.m. The suspect, 17, was not identified.
He was booked into the Slate Canyon Youth Detention Center on multiple charges including attempted aggravated murder, aggravated assault, aggravated child abuse and child abuse.
The conditions of those injured were unclear Monday.
Payson Police Sgt. Noemi Sandoval said the department is grateful for the help from other law enforcement agencies and the citizens who provided home video surveillance and other important information.
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