A suspect wielding a machete attacked a man in West Hollywood, California, on Saturday afternoon, leaving the man injured, according to reports:

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that a 25-year-old man was attacked at approximately 1 p.m. local time at the intersection of Romaine Street and Highland Avenue. 

Police said that the victim was attacked with a machete and was injured with chest lacerations. Authorities confirmed that he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

First responders said that police are on the scene investigating the incident, and that the suspect fled the scene.

As this is a breaking story, RedState will provide further updates when they become available.