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Sheriff’s Office releases name of homicide victim found in Lehigh

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a man found dead Wednesday late afternoon at Banning Street and Acton Avenue in Lehigh Acres.

The body has been identified as David M. Rice, 30, of North Fort Myers.

Due to the nature of the case, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has opened a homicide investigation, officials said.

Anyone who has information on this homicide is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 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. Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.

Source: Lee County Sheriff’s Office