WALLA WALLA - A gang fight early Saturday morning ended with gunshot and stab wounds to five people, with one victim airlifted to a Portland hospital and two gang members arrested.

A "war zone" was how a Walla Walla Police Department news report described the scene when officers arrived at a single-family residence in the 1300 block of Center Street at 2:16 a.m. The house is owned by a husband and wife who both have strong ties to local law enforcement.

Arrested in connection with the fight were Jacihel Contreras, 25, who was taken into custody by officers following his release from a local hospital for stab wounds, and Fernando Saenz, 22.

Contreras was arrested on investigation of two counts of assault in connection with the shootings. Saenz was arrested on investigation of five counts of assault in connection with the stabbings. Police believe that Saenz may have mistakenly stabbed Contreras during the fight.

According to police, a "birthday party with numerous gang members was taking place," but violence erupted when several people with no known gang affiliations stopped at the house.