Florida Man Arrested After Machete Attack, Claims It Was Accidental
Incident at Convenience Store Escalates to Violence
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL — A Florida man was arrested on Monday after a violent confrontation outside a Circle K convenience store led to him using a machete against another individual. Angel Ramos-Arce, 35, faces serious charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery causing bodily harm.
Details of the Incident
According to an arrest affidavit, the conflict began when Ramos-Arce entered the Circle K store and began yelling at an employee. Concerned for her safety, the employee called her brother for assistance. When he arrived with the employee’s boyfriend, tensions escalated. In a sudden act of aggression, Ramos-Arce allegedly punched the boyfriend in the face.
In a twist of events, Ramos-Arce then retrieved a machete from his truck, reportedly intending to use it to intimidate the two men, who were described as “significantly bigger” than him. As the boyfriend and brother fled the scene, Ramos-Arce pursued them, ultimately slashing the brother’s arm.
Post-Incident Actions
After the attack, Ramos-Arce stated he “felt bad” for injuring the man and offered to drive him to the hospital. He was later located at a nearby medical facility where deputies found the victim’s blood and the machete still in his truck.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Ramos-Arce was taken into custody following the deputies’ investigation. He now faces multiple charges stemming from the incident, and his motives for the initial outburst remain unclear.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are continuing to gather details about the incident at the convenience store and its surrounding circumstances. As this case develops, additional information may emerge about the relationships between those involved and the events leading up to the confrontation.
As of now, Ramos-Arce is being held in custody, with his next court appearance pending.
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