Victim named in Lehigh Acres shooting homicide

One man is dead after a shooting in Lehigh Acres Sunday night, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

LCSO said, Javaris Wilson, 21, was shot around 9:30 p.m. at a home on the 5000 block of Beecher Street, near Gunnery Road. Wilson was dead when deputies arrived.

The Major Crimes Unit is working on the case and considers it a homicide.

The shooting also, appears to be isolated and detectives believe there is no threat to the community.

If you have information any information on this case, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000. Or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip through the P3Tips mobile app.

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