FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers police say a "physical altercation" escalated into gunfire and triggered an early-morning standoff Monday.
Deandra Jefferson was taken into custody, several hours after he allegedly barricaded himself inside an apartment unit.
A tweet from the police department made just before 6 a.m. said there was an "active, isolated scene" at 2575 2nd St. at the Residences At 2nd Street apartments. They later confirmed information about negotiations, saying that other tenants had been safely evacuated.
Police cordoned off several blocks surrounding the apartment complex off 2nd Street in Fort Myers early Monday morning while they negotiated with the barricaded subject.
Our reporter at the scene described a heavy presence of law enforcement in protective gear, and a spotlight pointed directly at one of the units at the complex until sunrise.
A spokesperson for the department said the man had been involved in a domestic dispute, and at one point was armed and fired a gun, prompting the police response.
No injuries were reported.
Fort Myers Police can confirm the only suspect in this incident has been taken into police custody. We expect to still have police presence in the area for next approximate 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/7KbI78W07A
— Fort Myers Police (@fortmyerspolice) February 7, 2022
