FMPD says one person is dead following a hit and run

The incident blocked two lanes.

Fort Myers police announced Sunday night just before 7 p.m. that one person was dead following a hit-and-run shooting

Around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Fort Myers police said the incident closed two lanes of westbound Colonial Boulevard at Ortiz Avenue.

Detectives are seeking public assistance in locating a 2004 Saturn SUV with Florida tag “CE50MX.”

In a press release posted on their Facebook page, police said the SUV is matte or flat black in color and has distinct decals on the rear driver and passenger sides. The vehicle has distinctive wheels, a trailer hitch with a ball and a damaged area of \u200b\u200bthe rear bumper.

Arrest during Capitol riot: FBI arrests 26-year-old Naples resident Thursday in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots.

Officer Kristin Capuzzi, spokeswoman for the Fort Myers Police Department, confirmed this was the city’s seventh homicide this year.

Police say this is an isolated incident and encourage witnesses to call 239-321-7700 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

They are also encouraging anyone who may come across the SUV in question to not approach.

Tomas Rodriguez is a breaking news/live news reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. Tomas can be reached at [email protected] or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltranInstagram @tomasfrobeltran and Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews.