Machete attack outside Sam’s Club in Georgia leaves 1 injured, police say

Two men reportedly got into argument outside Sam’s Club in Savannah

A machete attack outside a Sam’s Club store in Savannah, Georgia, has left a victim injured and a suspect in custody, reports say. 

The attack happened around 3 p.m. Monday at the Sam’s Club at Montgomery Cross Road, according to WJCL. 

Chatham County Police told the station two men familiar with one another become involved in an argument. 

During the dispute, one man allegedly struck the other with a machete, delivering non-life-threatening injuries, WGTS reported, citing investigators.  

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machete attack outside sams club in georgia leaves 1 injured police say

The Sam's Club in Savannah where the machete attack is reported to have happened. (Google Maps)

He reportedly was taken to a hospital. 

Police also said a suspect is in custody, and witnesses at the store were interviewed, according to WGTS. 

The identities of the suspect and victim are not clear. 

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The Chatham County Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital Tuesday. 

Fox News Digital also has reached out to Sam’s Club for comment. 

machete attack outside sams club in georgia leaves 1 injured police say

The Chatham County Police Department has a suspect in custody following a machete attack, according to reports. (Google Maps)

Earlier this year, Sam's Club announced plans to invest $142 million in a new fulfillment center in Douglas County, Georgia, that is expected to employ 600.  

"We’re excited to significantly enhance our supply chain capabilities in the State of Georgia and the surrounding southeastern part of the country," Joseph Godsey, chief supply chain officer of Sam’s Club, said in a statement at the time. 

"We are on a journey to transform the entire Sam’s Club supply chain through strategic expansion and cutting-edge automation. This location is a great step in that direction. This investment is critical to deliver to our members with speed and provide an overall great experience." 

The center will be built in Lithia Springs, outside Atlanta 

machete attack outside sams club in georgia leaves 1 injured police say

Sam's Club is building a new fulfillment center in Georgia. (Getty Images)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said "Sam's Club is a valued partner in that ever-growing field of opportunity, and we're excited to see the impact these new jobs will have on Douglas County.

"Georgia’s reliable infrastructure enables companies and consumers alike to reach markets across our state, nation and world, bringing opportunities to hardworking Georgians in every corner of the state."

Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.

Authored by Greg Norman via FoxNews July 25th 2023