Crime

Police searching for man suspected of fracturing another man’s skull with a hammer

Police say James Fagan, 34, hit the victim in the head with a hammer.
Police say James Fagan, 34, hit the victim in the head with a hammer. Olympia Police Department

Police in Olympia are searching for the suspect in an assault at a homeless encampment late Wednesday near Martin Way East.

Olympia police Lt. Sam Costello said the suspect, James Fagan, 34, is believed to have hit another man in the head with a hammer, fracturing the victim’s skull.

The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening, Costello said.

Fagan was last seen near the 3300 block of Martin Way East.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Al Weinnig at 360-239-3898 or Sgt. Jeff Herbig at 360-239-1154.

Abby Spegman: 360-704-6869, @AbbySpegman

This story was originally published November 2, 2017 at 3:20 PM with the headline "Police searching for man suspected of fracturing another man’s skull with a hammer."

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