One person died following a hit-and-run that involved a shooting, Fort Myers police announced Sunday night.
Around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Fort Myers police said incident blocked two westbound lanes of Colonial Boulevard at Ortiz Avenue.
Police said it is an isolated incident and encourage witnesses to contact them at 239-321-7700 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).
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Officer Kristin Capuzzi, spokesperson for Fort Myers police, confirmed it is the seventh homicide in the city this year.
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