LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Major Crime Unit is investigating an overnight shooting on the 900 block of Countless Ave in Lehigh Acres.
LCSO says a homeowner used their right to protect themselves on their property which led to a death.
Deputies say at 3:30AM on Saturday a man was shot laying in front of a Lehigh home upon their arrival. The homeowner was in their car preparing to leave for work when they were startled buy a carjacker. They both got into a fight when that homeowner shot them, LCSO says, in self defense.
LCSO investigating a shooting in Lehigh Acres
LCSO says this person attempted to break into 5 cars prior. Deputies worked to save his life but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Deputies have said that all parties are accounted for.
