Fort Pierce Police Officer Injured in Walmart Machete Attack, Suspect Arrested

Law enforcement officers in Fort Pierce arrested 33-year-old Lawrence Fountain after he attacked police with a machete in a Walmart parking lot, injuring one officer who sustained a laceration to the arm. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m., and despite a brief struggle, officers managed to subdue Fountain, who was subsequently treated for injuries and booked on charges including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The injured officer received hospital treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances leading up to the altercation and have urged the public to provide any relevant information. Fountain remains in custody at the St. Lucie County Jail, while the police continue their inquiry into the incident. This violent encounter has prompted calls for community assistance to better understand the events that precipitated the confrontation.