
A’lexis Jewitt, 23, was arrested by the Fort Myers Police Department on Saturday for the stabbing death at the Horizon Apartments on Friday.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, Jewitt is facing a homicide murder charge but not premeditated.
Jewitt has been transported to the Lee County Jail.
This remains an active investigation.
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