Deputies said Margaret Amato, 61, Chad Amato, 59, and Cody Amato, 31, were the victims of a shooting inside a home in the Pickett Downs subdivision on Sultan Circle.
A person of interest – Grant Amato, 29, who was taken into investigative detention by investigators on Saturday – was released Sunday and is cooperating with the investigation, officials said.
Deputies have still not released what led to the homicides but said this incident is not considered a random act.
Officials said someone called 911, asking officers to make a well-being check at the home.
***UPDATE*** The homicide victims have been identified as: • Chad Amato, 59, of Chuluota • Margaret Ann Amato, 61, of...
Posted by Seminole County Sheriff's Office on Friday, January 25, 2019
NEW THIS MORNING: Deputies say the person of interest in a Seminole County triple homicide has been found in Orange County. I’ll have the latest details on this case live at noon @WFTV pic.twitter.com/XmAMABmKFJ
— Ashley Edlund (@AshleyEdlund) January 26, 2019
#Breaking: @SeminoleSO on scene at a home in Pickett Downs subdivision in Chuluota investigating the discovery of multiple dead bodies. Waiting for PIO for an update. Came into 911 as a well being check.#WFTV pic.twitter.com/OTCEYWfsug
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) January 25, 2019
About the Author