Fort Myers Beach shooting leaves 1 dead, investigation underway

A person was killed in an early-morning shooting Sunday in Fort Myers Beach, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to a report of a shooting around 1:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Madison Court, the sheriff's office said. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities said there is no threat to the public and the area has been secured. Detectives with the sheriff's office Major Crimes Unit are investigating.

No additional details, including the identity of the victim or a possible suspect, were immediately released.

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