A man wielding a machete who attacked an officer inside a Walmart has been arrested.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 pm on Saturday (30 Aug).
Local police received multiple calls about someone inside the shop walking around with a weapon.
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When officers arrived at the scene, shoppers were pouring out of the store in a panic.
The suspect was located near the store’s exit.
His identity was later confirmed as Lawrence Fountain, 33, as reported by Need To Know.
Fountain was pushing a shopping cart with the machete placed in its upper compartment.
When officers attempted to detain him, Fountain picked up the machete and swung it violently towards an officer.
After a successful redirected attempt, the attacker was forced to the floor and dropped his weapon.
He was taken into custody.
The officer who was injured sustained a laceration to his forearm.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released.
Fountain now faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, disturbing the peace, and petty theft.
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