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Man arrested for throwing hammer at Chula Vista police officers

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A man was arrested for allegedly hurling a hammer at a Chula Vista Police Department cruiser stopped at a red light at an intersection in the South Bay city, shattering a window and leaving an officer with minor injuries.

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  • A man was caught on camera throwing a hammer through a police patrol car window.
  • The incident took place while officers were stopped at a traffic light at Brisbane Street and 4th Avenue. 10s
  • The hammer shattered the glass, causing minor cuts to one officer. 16s
  • The police department shared video of the incident on social media. 7s
  • The suspect was booked on suspicion of assault on a peace officer. 23s
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