Calvin Atkinson, a 16-year-old from Kissimmee, Florida, tragically lost his life on November 16, 2021, in a horrific incident that shocked the local community. Calvin was one of three victims in a triple homicide that occurred at an apartment complex in Buena Ventura Lakes. The other victims were his father, Justin Atkinson, aged 43, and a family friend, Anthony Mull, aged 25.
The incident unfolded early in the morning when deputies were called to the scene by a family member and a witness who discovered the bodies. Upon arrival, law enforcement found Justin Atkinson and Anthony Mull dead from gunshot wounds in the apartment. Calvin, who was in another part of the apartment, was also shot and killed when he came out of his room after hearing the gunshots.
The suspect in this tragic case was identified as Kevin Christopher Torres, a 41-year-old neighbor who had a history of criminal activity. Torres was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including three counts of murder, home invasion with a firearm, burglary, kidnapping, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, aggravated child abuse, abuse of a dead human body, and tampering with evidence. According to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Torres gave a full confession detailing how he committed the murders. He believed that Justin Atkinson had broken into his apartment to steal from him, which led him to shoot Justin. Torres then went to the neighboring apartment where he shot Anthony Mull, fearing retaliation for Justin's death. Calvin Atkinson was shot when he emerged from his room during the chaos.
Following the murders, Torres forced two teenage girls who were present in the apartment to gather valuables at gunpoint before fleeing the scene in a stolen car. He was later apprehended in Orange County after a standoff with law enforcement. During his first court appearance, Torres was denied bond for the murder charges and several other offenses. The case against him included a lengthy list of charges, reflecting the severity and brutality of his actions.
The community of Kissimmee was left reeling from the loss of Calvin Atkinson and the other victims. Friends and family members expressed their grief and disbelief over the senseless violence that took their loved ones. The investigation into the triple homicide was thorough, with law enforcement working diligently to bring justice to the victims and their families. The case highlighted the devastating impact of violent crime on communities and the importance of addressing underlying issues that contribute to such tragedies.
