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Attacks Involving A Sword And Metal Pole Lead To Florida Man's Arrest

Authorities have charged a 22-year-old man with attempted murder, aggravated assault and battery after a series of attacks in Florida.
Posted at 11:20 AM, Feb 09, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-09 11:20:00-05

Authorities aren't exactly sure what led to one person in Florida being attacked with a sword and another with a metal pole on Sunday. Just to warn you, some people might find this footage disturbing.

Police accuse 22-year-old Jovaughn Walker of carrying out the attacks. Surveillance tapes from the first attack appear to show a man hitting an 81-year-old man with a pole.

Another surveillance camera caught a vendor at a flea market being attacked with a sword. Both victims received medical treatment and are expected to be OK.

Police say this string of attacks began when Walker carjacked a pickup truck that morning. Walker faces charges for attempted murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, carjacking and possession of cannabis.