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Florida man accused of killing 3 people, including child

Deputies found two adults and a child at the complex in the Buenaventura Lakes community near Kissimmee.
 
 
 
Kevin Christopher Torres was taken into custody after barricading himself in a car during a standoff with authorities.
Kevin Christopher Torres was taken into custody after barricading himself in a car during a standoff with authorities. [ Osceola County Sheriff's Office ]
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