The octogenarian was able to escape the apparently unprovoked attack in her car and drive to the local police station.
Officers rendered aid to the injured woman and called for an ambulance. The 83-year-old was being treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Wendy Yvette Shabazz. 54, was charged with assault in the first and second degree. (Laurel Police Department)
Police said the woman gave a detailed description of the assailant, helping officers identify Shabazz as the suspect.
Officers located Shabazz and recovered the hatchet during her arrest, according to authorities.
Police said a hatchet allegedly used to strike the 83-year-old victim multiple times was recovered during the arrest of Shabazz. Police shared a photo of a 1.25-pound hatchet. (Laurel Police Department)
No motive for the attack was immediately provided.
Shabazz was charged with first- and second-degree assault.
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Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Detectives were continuing to investigate the alleged hatchet attack in Laurel, Maryland, on Tuesday. (Fox News)
Fox News Digital reached out to the Laurel Police Department for more information but did not immediately hear back.
Laurel is located about 20 miles northeast of Washington, D.C., and 20 miles southwest of Baltimore.