Waltham Girl Honored For Alerting Police During Machete Attack

WALTHAM, MA — A recent machete attack had the potential to be deadly if not for the quick thinking of one Waltham girl.

On July 14, Karen Guzman saw a violent attack break out and called 911. That action likely saved a person's life, and, this week, city officials thanked her for it.

Guzman was presented with the Police Chief’s signature coin and a City of Waltham Proclamation. She is only the third person to ever receive the award, officials said.

Chief Kevin O'Connell and Mayor Jeannette McCarthy presented Guzman with the award.

Police have charged Osman Aguilar Borrayo, 27, of Waltham with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery on a pregnant person and mayem.

Bryan Aguilar Borrayo, 19, and Kevin Aguilar Borrayo, 21, both of Waltham, are charged with mayhem.

Police responded to the 34 Hammond St. area at 6:30 p.m. on Friday for a report of a fight involving a machete.

One person suffered a "deep head laceration" from being attacked by the machete. He was transported to an area hospital but the injuries weren't life-threatening, police said.

Only one person was struck by the machete, police said, though two people were assaulted as they tried to stop the attack.

Police said they believe the assault was the result of a neighbor dispute over a car accident.