Fort Myers police investigating homicide
Fort Myers police are looking for the gunman in a drive-by shooting that left a Fort Myers man dead early Sunday morning.
Officers responding to the shooting at 2509 Henderson Ave. at 2:01 a.m. found Joshua Lamont Jones, 27, suffering from a gunshot wound. Jones was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital where he died.
Witnesses say someone fired shots into the home and then fled in a vehicle.
Police set up a perimeter with the assistance of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and spent the night processing the crime scene, canvassing the area and conducting interviews.
Police still are following leads in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call FMPD at 321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Sunday at 2:01 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 2509 Henderson Avenue. Upon arrival police located Joshua Lamont Jones (d.o.b. 06/08/1982 of that address) suffering from a gunshot wound. Jones was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital where he died. Witnesses say someone fired shots into the home and then fled in a vehicle. Police setup a perimeter with the assistance of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and spent the night processing the crime scene, canvassing the area and conducting interviews. Police are still following leads in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call FMPD at 321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.