Army veteran injured in 4-on-1 assault at downtown Orlando smoke shop

The Brief

  • Four suspects attacked a smoke shop manager Sunday night, according to Orlando police.
  • The victim, Markus Torres, credits his Army training for saving him from further injury.
  • One suspect was arrested.

ORLANDO, Fla. An Army veteran suffered a facial fracture after he was attacked by four men inside a downtown Orlando smoke shop Sunday night, according to police.

Markus Torres, who manages the store on Orange Ave., said the confrontation began when he asked a group of customers to leave after they became rowdy.

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