Elderly Florida Veterans Attacked

Air Force veteran, 90, attacked in Publix parking lot; police search for suspects, witnesses

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Kelly Razzle

October 27, 2017

Police say the arguing lasted approximately six minutes. Police say one of the occupants of the black vehicle struck the 90-year-old man, causing him to land face first on the pavement and hit his head. The victim briefly lost consciousness due to the fall. 

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A 90-year-old Air Force veteran was attacked in a Winter Haven Publix parking lot on Wednesday and police are now searching for the suspects involved and anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

On Wednesday, October 25, at approximately 4:50 p.m. the 90-year-old victim, who police are not identifying, was backing his car out of a parking space at the Publix located at 1395 6th St. NW in Winter Haven. 

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Man accused of killing veteran, 87, commits suicide, officials say

WFTV ABC News
October 27, 2017

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man who was arrested on charges of killing an 87-year-old veteran, was found unresponsive inside the Orange County Jail, officials said Friday. 

Authorities said Edward Marrero was taken to a hospital where he died. They believe he committed suicide. Officials said he was not on suicide watch. 
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