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Fort Myers Man Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Shooting

1/12/2026

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Friend Fatally Shot

A 59-year-old Fort Myers Beach man faces manslaughter charges after fatally shooting his friend early Sunday.
Carlos Gonzalez reported the incident shortly after midnight, prompting an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office says there is no ongoing threat while investigators review the shooting's circumstances.
Louisville, Kentucky, a 33-year-old man has been charged with murder after a stabbing.

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McDonald Pleads Guilty

John McDonald, 51, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Suzanne Cherry, 62, after a van struck her during a police pursuit at a Staffordshire golf course.
McDonald admitted to dangerous driving and will be sentenced soon.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating police actions leading up to the collision.
Cherry's husband expressed profound grief over her vibrant life and the loss felt by family and friends.

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Friend Fatally Shot

A 59-year-old Fort Myers Beach man faces manslaughter charges after fatally shooting his friend early Sunday.
Carlos Gonzalez reported the incident shortly after midnight, prompting an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office says there is no ongoing threat while investigators review the shooting's circumstances.
Louisville, Kentucky, a 33-year-old man has been charged with murder after a stabbing.

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