William Michael Kapas, age 78

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Lost to gun violence on January 28, 2024 in Palm Bay, Florida.

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Jan 28: Florida Today: Police: 4, including retired Catholic priest and suspected gunman, dead; 2 officers wounded

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Jan 29: Florida Today: Palm Bay shooter may have had plans to carry out bigger event, police chief says
Jan 28: Florida Today: Police: 4, including retired Catholic priest and suspected gunman, dead; 2 officers wounded
Jan 28: CNN: 3 dead and 2 police officers wounded by Florida gunman, who was also killed | CNN
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