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Police: Man, 19, charged with attempted murder of father in Kissimmee stabbing case

19 YEAR-OLD ARREST FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER OF FATHER

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Police said they have charged a man with attempted murder following a stabbing in Kissimmee.

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Investigators said they believe Luis Rafael Lugo, 19, stabbed his father with a large kitchen knife at their Creekmont Lane home early Saturday morning.

According to a charging affidavit, Lugo stabbed his father in the neck and back seven times.

After talking to witnesses and collecting evidence, detectives decided to charge Lugo with attempted first degree murder.

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Lugo was booked into Osceola County Jail and is being held on a no bond status.

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