Man chopped after refusing to give a cigarette
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August 12, 2025SASCHA WILSON
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A 23-year-old Rio Claro man has been detained after allegedly chopping his uncle when he refused to give him a cigarette.
Around 12:20 pm on Monday, the 43-year-old victim was sitting in the gallery of his Ecclesville, Rio Claro home when his nephew approached and asked for a cigarette.
After the victim refused, the suspect left and returned shortly after with a cutlass, chopping him on both hands.
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