LCSO arrests accused killer in recent homicide investigation

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 20-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection to the killing of 22-year-old Eddie Powell, who was killed in a shopping plaza located in the 16000 block of South Tamiami Trail, Lee County deputies.

Abraham Isaac Rivera is being charged with second degree murder and was booked into Lee County Jail, deputies said.

The homicide investigation into Powell’s killing is ongoing, according to deputies.

Anyone with information should call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000. Or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000, 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

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