Florida Teen Charged After Allegedly Biting Off Man's Ear in St. Patrick's Day Brawl

Jack Turner, 18, remains in custody on felony battery charges after a violent altercation on Fort Myers Beach left Juwan Black hospitalized with severe injuries.

Jack Turner, 18, was arrested and charged with felony battery after allegedly biting off part of Juwan Black's ear during a fight on Fort Myers Beach.
The incident occurred during St. Patrick's Day celebrations and was captured on video by a bystander, who turned the footage over to police.
Witnesses reported hearing Turner use racial slurs during the altercation, adding a potential hate-crime element to the case.
Juwan Black is receiving medical treatment, including consultation with a specialist, for what officials described as a 'traumatic auricular amputation.'
In response, the Lee County Sheriff's Office has increased patrols on Fort Myers Beach and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for violence to ensure public safety.