Overview

• Jack Turner allegedly used racial slurs before attacking Juwan Black during a St. Patrick's Day altercation on Fort Myers Beach.
• The assault, captured on video, showed Turner striking Black and biting off a portion of his ear, causing a 'traumatic auricular amputation.'
• Turner and Black were confirmed to have known each other prior to the incident, though the exact cause of the altercation remains unclear.
• Turner has been charged with felony battery, released on a $50,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 21, 2025.
• In response to the incident, the Lee County Sheriff's Office has increased patrols on Fort Myers Beach to enhance public safety during the busy spring break season.