FMPD needs your help in Village Creek homicide investigation

Credit: Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.

A man died from his gunshot wounds Sunday evening. Now, Fort Myers police needs your help in its homicide investigation.

On Sunday around 5:25 p.m., Eric Galvan was shot by a person at the Village Creek Apartments on Winkler Ave in Fort Myers. The shooter fled the scene with another man, according to the Fort Myers Police Dept. press release.

The victim’s friends drove Galvan to Lee Memorial Hospital. However, Galvan, 24 years old, succumbed to his wounds, per the release. FMPD said the incident was not a random act, but it assures there is no danger to the public.

THREE SUSPECTS

Credit: Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.

Police are working to identify two men and a woman. Investigators believe they got away in a gray Ford Fusion with a Georgia license tag.

If you have information on the incident, contact Detective Maalisa Langton at (239) 321-8015, email him at mlangton@fmpolice.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

All callers to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Tips may also be made online at or by submitting a tip on the P3Tips mobile app.

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