The victims of a triple homicide who were discovered in Chuluota, Florida, on Friday morning were identified by deputies Sunday.

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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.

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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.

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