Fort Myers Deadly Shooting Near Palm Beach Blvd Leaves One Dead, Suspect in Custody

A deadly shooting occurred near Palm Beach Boulevard and Oasis Grand Boulevard in Fort Myers, resulting in one person killed and the arrest of suspect Yanko Romero. Police confirmed that Romero and the victim did not know each other, and he currently faces a weapons offense charge related to shooting into a building. Surveillance footage captured Romero fleeing the scene and being quickly apprehended at the Fort Myers Broadcasting Company parking lot. Authorities are investigating multiple scenes, including the Oasis Grand Boulevard high-rise condo and nearby Billy's Creek, with police canine units assisting in the search. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing heavy police presence throughout the area during the investigation. Fort Myers Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation.