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An altercation at a convenience store Circle K in the city of Kissimmee, in Osceola County, Florida, ended with a man injured by a machete and the aggressor himself being taken to the hospital shortly afterward.
The singular incident occurred on the night of June 9 and resulted in the arrest of Angel Ramos-Arce, 35 years old, whose nationality has not been disclosed, who is now facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and bodily injury, according to Osceola County records cited by the local press.
Everything began when Ramos-Arce entered the Circle K store located at 4692 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway and started yelling at an employee.
Worried about her safety, the woman called her brother to ask for help.
Soon after, the young woman's brother arrived at the scene, followed by the employee's boyfriend, who tried to mediate between the two men to prevent a fight.
Ramos-Arce responded by hitting the boyfriend in the face. Immediately afterward, he ran to his truck, grabbed a machete, and returned to the scene with the weapon.
According to his own statement, his intention was to "intimidate" the two men, as both were "notably larger" than he was.
Upon seeing the machete, the two victims ran, but Ramos-Arce chased them.
During the chase, he caught up with the employee's brother and wounded him in the arm with a knife.
Subsequently, Ramos-Arce claimed that the injury was accidental and occurred when the victim tried to seize the weapon from him.
He claimed to feel guilty about what happened and persuaded the injured man to get into his truck to take him to the nearest hospital.
“I felt remorse”, he said to the agents.
The employee of Circle K alerted nearby patrol officers and provided a description of the vehicle.
The police traced the truck to AdventHealth Kissimmee hospital, where they found the machete and traces of blood.
Ramos-Arce was arrested on the spot without resisting.
Authorities confirmed that the victim received medical attention, although they did not disclose details about their health condition.
Both the employee's brother and her boyfriend have expressed their intention to press charges.
Frequently Asked Questions about the machete attack in Florida and other related incidents
What happened in the machete attack in Kissimmee, Florida?
In an altercation at a Circle K store in Kissimmee, Florida, a man identified as Angel Ramos-Arce injured another with a machete. Subsequently, the assailant himself took the victim to the hospital, claiming remorse for the incident.
What charges does Angel Ramos-Arce face after the machete attack?
Angel Ramos-Arce faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and bodily injury. He was arrested without resistance at the hospital where he took the attack victim.
Are there other recent incidents in Florida related to machete attacks?
Yes, recently in North Miami Beach, Pedro Humberto Mora Hernández was arrested for injuring two people with a machete during a parking dispute. Additionally, another incident in Miami involves a Cuban who attacked a security guard at a Sedano's supermarket with the handle of a machete.
What measures are being taken in Florida to address knife violence?
The Florida police are actively working to arrest those responsible for these attacks and bring them to justice. Recent incidents have resulted in arrests and serious charges, demonstrating the authorities' effort to deter this type of violence.
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