Police investigate reports of possible shots in northwest Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

Several neighbors on Northwest 20th Avenue reported hearing a series of loud sounds late Sunday night and captured unsettling video of the disturbance on their security cameras.

"There were almost a dozen gunshots, and then at the end of the video, it sounded like squealing tires," said Grace Coppola, a mother of four who lives in the neighborhood. Coppola says her husband ran outside right after, and saw a man in the street.

"He yelled out to him, but the man didn't reply at all," she said. "My husband said that there was a house down the way that had all of their lights on outside, and as soon as he came outside, they all just shut off!"

Neighbors describe the street as tucked away, with no through traffic and a mix of retirees and families, making it especially alarming. Another neighbor said it is the kind of neighborhood where you normally would not hear anything after dark.

"We're further off the roadway, it's not a thoroughfare to anywhere... You have to find your way back here," said Michael Meek.

Cape Coral Police say officers responded to a report of “shots fired” but were unable to confirm that the sounds were gunfire. According to call notes, officers found no victims, shell casings, or property damage, and could not locate a source. Police also spoke with a man seen walking in the area, but determined he was not connected to the incident.

Police want anyone with additional information or video to contact the department.