Zombicon shooting suspect being held without bond

Mugshot of Jose Raul Bonilla, 24 (Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office)

A 23-year-old man accused of killing one person and injuring five others at Zombicon in 2015 is being held without bond.

Jose Raul Bonilla, of Immokalee, was arrested Monday and faces charges of second-degree murder, five counts of aggravated battery and destroying or tampering with evidence.

The shooting happened on Oct. 17, 2015 during Zombicon in front of Cabos Cantina, 2224 First St. downtown Fort Myers.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. on March 5.

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