MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - Two men were arrested for a fight in Middletown that involved a hatchet and a shooting.

Jerry Sweeney, 46, and Arnie Clark, 43, were both charged for the incident.

Police said they responded to an address on Elm Street around 10:30 p.m. on July 27.

They found Sweeney suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.

Clark was also found at the scene.

Police said he was the one accused of shooting Sweeney.

They determined that the fight started over social media. The two suspects agreed to fight in person at Clark’s home.

Police said Sweeney brought the hatchet while Clark had the gun.

Clark and Sweeney faced off in a fist fight in Clark’s driveway, police said.

At some point during it, both the hatchet an

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