Fort Myers Beach, FL – A 59-year-old man is in custody after a fatal shooting early Sunday morning at a Fort Myers Beach residence, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
According to deputies, the shooting occurred shortly after midnight in the 400 block of Madison Court. Authorities said the caller, identified as Carlos Gonzalez, reported that he had shot a friend inside the residence.
Deputies arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officials said Gonzalez rendered aid to the victim until deputies took over life-saving efforts. Despite those attempts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators said Gonzalez was taken into custody and later charged with manslaughter. He was transported to the Lee County Jail. No additional suspects are believed to be involved at this time.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation and is working to determine the events that led up to the shooting. Detectives have not released the victim’s identity, pending next-of-kin notification.
“Our detectives are continuing to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting to ensure accountability and bring justice to the victim and their family,” Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in a statement.
Authorities have not said what led to the shooting or whether alcohol or other factors may have been involved. Officials also did not indicate whether the men were involved in an argument prior to the incident.
Residents in the Fort Myers Beach area may notice an increased law enforcement presence as detectives continue to process evidence and conduct interviews.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office or submit tips anonymously through Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.
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