UPDATE:
A 59-year-old Fort Myers Beach man is facing a manslaughter charge after fatally shooting his friend early Sunday morning.
Carlos Gonzalez called authorities shortly after midnight to report he had shot his friend at a home in the 400 block of Madison Court, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrived and detained Gonzalez while attempting lifesaving measures on the victim. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene despite those efforts.
Gonzalez was arrested and charged with manslaughter. He was transported to the Lee County Jail.
"Our detectives are continuing to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting to ensure accountability and bring justice to the victim and their family," Sheriff Carmine Marceno said.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No additional details about the victim or what led up to the shooting have been released.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in a residential neighborhood on Fort Myers Beach.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the 400 block of Madison Court around 1:30 a.m. following reports of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found one person who was shot and pronounced dead on scene.
Investigators say there is no threat to the public and the scene has been contained. The Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is on scene working to determine what led up to the shooting.
No additional information about the victim or circumstances surrounding the shooting has been released at this time.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
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