Teen Arrested for Biting Off Man’s Ear in St. Patrick’s Day Beach Fight

Jack Turner, 18, faces felony battery charges after allegedly attacking Juwan Black, leaving him with severe injuries during Fort Myers Beach festivities.

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.