Deputies investigate Tuesday morning homicide in Pine Manor

Reporter: Stephanie Byrne Writer: Derrick Shaw
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One person was shot and killed in Pine Manor on Tuesday morning.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received a call about a shooting on Tenth Avenue in the Pine Manor community in south Fort Myers.

Investigators are considering the death a homicide and have not released any further information.

Investigators there have spent the day questioning people and collecting evidence.

One neighbor who asked to remain anonymous said they are tired of the violence in the neighborhood.

“This happens every single year and this about the third time that something like this has happened on this block,” the person said. “Something just really needs to be done about it.”

If you have any information about this investigation, please call SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Tips may also be made online at their website or by submitting a tip on the P3 Tips mobile app.

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