Vero Beach Man Allegedly Swings Machete At Officers After Walmart Theft

Fort Pierce, FL – A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a machete from a Walmart in Fort Pierce and attacking police officers during his arrest.

The Fort Pierce Police Department responded to the store on August 30th around 9 p.m. after receiving several 911 calls reporting a man carrying a machete inside Walmart.

Officers arriving at the scene reported shoppers fleeing as the situation unfolded…

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