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Florida Man Kills Three, Including Retired Priest and Sister, Before Being Shot Dead by Police

Brandon Kapas, heavily armed and suspected of planning a larger attack, was killed after injuring two officers in a shootout.

  • Brandon Kapas, 24, killed three people, including a retired priest and his sister, before being shot dead by police in Palm Bay, Florida.
  • Kapas was heavily armed with multiple rifles and handguns, leading police to believe he may have been planning a larger attack.
  • Two police officers were injured in the shootout with Kapas, but are expected to make a full recovery.
  • The victims have been identified as Father Robert Hoeffner, his sister Sally, and Kapas' grandfather, William Kapas Sr.
  • The motive behind the killings remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the connection between Kapas and the Hoeffners.
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