COCOA, Fla. — Police in Cocoa are investigating a deadly attack from over the weekend.
The incident happened around 11 a.m. Sunday at the Cocoa Lofts motel off Friday Road.
Police said a man attacked another man who was staying with him at the motel, and several witnesses stepped in to help the victim during the attack.
Bystanders said the man used a knife, tire iron, and hammer to attack the victim.
The suspect’s girlfriend said a lack of sleep and schizophrenia are factors in him to allegedly attacking and killing the victim.
Police said the suspect is facing several charges, including murder.
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