Florida man destroys Chinese restaurant with shovel, claimed to be prophet ending new COVID strain: Affidavit

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Investigators allege he struck the owner during the attack.

“The guy had like a shovel and he was swinging it and hitting them,” Trejo said.

According to the arrest report, Jarvis told deputies, “I had to destroy that restaurant. All Chinese restaurants are going to release a new strain of Covid on July sixth. I am a prophet; I’m trying to save everyone.”

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Trejo said multiple businesses in the plaza called 911 during the attack. Hall said he hopes that sense of community support will help the owner feel safe again. “Now they’re going to have people watching out for them. So some good can come out of this as well,” he said.

Jarvis faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery, assault and burglary.