Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies and the U.S. Marshals Service responded to a home in Lehigh Acres Tuesday afternoon.
Deputies arrived at a home near Ninth Street Southwest and Ida Avenue South in the morning, stating there was a "barricaded subject" related to an active investigation.
The sheriff's office indicated they were searching for an individual regarding active homicide charges.
According to the LCSO, a deceased male was located inside the residence. The LCSO said no one else was inside, and deputies fired no shots.
The LCSO has not confirmed whether the deceased male was the "barricaded subject."
NBC2 News crews at the scene heard deputies announce, "We have a warrant. Come out with your hands up!" Law enforcement also deployed gas in an attempt to resolve the situation.
Drones circled the area overhead, while K-9 units and medics were also present at the scene.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office indicated they were searching for an individual regarding active homicide charges.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
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