Crime Stoppers identifies wanted suspect in Charleston Park shooting - WINK News

Paul Williams Jr. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has identified the wanted suspect connected to a shooting at a park in Alva on April 24.

Paul Williams Jr., 28, of Lehigh Acres, is being looked for as a suspect in the wounding of two people by gunshots at Charleston Park during a public event.

If you have information about his location, you can contact Crime Stoppers with an anonymous tip at 1-800-780-8477, via their website or the P3 Tips mobile app. Tips that leads to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.

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