Man killed in shooting on Winkler Ave in Fort Myers, believed to be isolated incident

Reporter: Breana Ross Writer: Derrick Shaw
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Credit: WINK News.

A man was killed after a shooting in Fort Myers Friday night, according to the Fort Myers Police Department.

Police responded to reports of a possible shooting at a residence in the 2900 block of Winkler Avenue near Metro Parkway around 9:45 p.m.

Officers arrived on scene and entered the apartment with LCSO deputies, who were already on scene, to check for victims. Upon entry, they found a man who was deceased and appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound.

Deputies and officers cleared the rest of the apartment and secured the scene. FMPD says no one else was found inside the residence.

The investigation is ongoing. Police believe this to be an isolated incident with a specific target.

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