Broward County

‘Irate' man attacked deputies, bit one's ear, at Pompano Beach gas station: BSO

The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. at the RaceTrac gas station at 599 W. Atlantic Boulevard when deputies responded to a disturbance call, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said

NBC Universal, Inc.

An encounter with an "irate" man at a Pompano Beach gas station Thursday morning ended with two deputies hospitalized including one whose ear was bitten, officials said.

The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. at the RaceTrac gas station at 599 W. Atlantic Boulevard when deputies responded to a disturbance call, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said.

Watch NBC6 free wherever you are

Watch button  WATCH HERE

The deputies found the man who "became irate and attacked two deputies," BSO officials said in a statement.

The man was eventually taken into custody, but officials haven't released his identity or said what charges he may face.

Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter.

Newsletter button  SIGN UP

Both deputies brought themselves to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. One deputy suffered a bite injury to his ear.

The incident remains under investigation.

Contact Us