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OtherMar 12

Florida man with ax subdued by teenage car wash employee in Marion County incident

A 36-year-old man allegedly threatened car wash workers with an ax before being restrained by an 18-year-old employee with MMA training.

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A Florida man was subdued by a teenage car wash employee after allegedly threatening workers with an ax in Marion County, according to sheriff's office video released this week.

The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Bryce Thayer, approached car wash workers including 18-year-old Leodan Pino and his 16-year-old brother while reportedly wielding an ax, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Video from the incident shows Pino, who has MMA training and is a military recruit, using a takedown technique to subdue Thayer. The 18-year-old was reportedly protecting his younger brother during the confrontation.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office released the footage documenting the incident at the car wash facility. The video captures the physical altercation that led to Thayer being restrained.

No additional details about potential charges, injuries, or the circumstances leading to the confrontation were immediately available from law enforcement officials.

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