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28-05-2025
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Teen arrested on manslaughter charge in Lely shooting death of 15-year-old
A 13-year-old faces charges in the shooting death of a 15-year-old over Memorial Day weekend. Just before 1:15 a.m. May 26, Collier County sheriff's deputies responded to Whistler's Cove Circle, in Lely, to reports of a shooting. The sheriff's office said the victim, 15-year-old Christian Chavez, died from a gunshot wound to the head. Death row inmate passes: Death row inmate dies nearly 3 decades after Naples Cracker Barrel slayings Authorities detained Irving Adrian Jimenez Lopez, 13, on a manslaughter charge. The sheriff's office says they believe the shooting was accidental. Jimenez Lopez's next court appearance was not available by publication. Jamie Mosbach, spokesperson for the sheriff's office, said he remained in juvenile detention following his arrest. Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@ or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Teenager arrested in Lely shooting death of 15-year-old
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Fatal shooting of teen: Witness heard gunshot near Collier County apartment pool area
Reports of a gunshot in the pool area of a Lely apartment complex in Collier County and a confession to playing with a loaded firearm led a 13-year-old to face charges in the shooting death of a 15-year-old over Memorial Day weekend. Irving Adrian Jimenez Lopez, 13, faces one count of manslaughter in the shooting death of 15-year-old Christian Chavez. Just before 1:15 a.m. on May 26, Collier County sheriff's deputies responded to Whistler's Cove Apartments to reports of a shooting. The sheriff's office said Chavez died from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities found Chavez slumped over in a lounge chair, according to an incident report. Death row inmate passes: Death row inmate dies nearly 3 decades after Naples Cracker Barrel slayings Next to Chavez, authorities said they found a handgun with a dark gray camouflage-style wrap. Authorities later responded to a home on Mitchell Street, in Naples, where they detained Jimenez Lopez on a manslaughter charge. The report noted that sheriff's officials detained a second minor, whose identity remained redacted in the report. During a pat-down search on the second minor, authorities said they found a loaded handgun with two live rounds in the magazine. The report stated Jimenez Lopez did not have a weapon on him. According to the report, Jimenez Lopez did not want his parents present while authorities questioned him. The sheriff's office said it believes the shooting was accidental. During a 911 call, a witness said he was smoking a cigarette when he heard a gunshot coming from the pool area at the apartment complex. "He was running around like crazy," the witness said when he looked toward the pool area. "He dropped some stuff, picked it up, slipped over the stairs, fell and took off running." The witness said the teenager then ran toward a nearby playground. Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@ or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Minors played with loaded gun in Florida when teenager was killed
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Cape Coral Police said attempted kidnapping probe revealed minor provided partial story
Nearly a week after Cape Coral Police began to investigate a reported attempted kidnapping — which happened an hour before a separate North Fort Myers suspicious incident, authorities say conversations with the minor and his family "may not have accurately reflected all of the facts of the incident." Authorities said a juvenile reported he left his home around 7:30 a.m. to ride his bicycle to his bus stop. The juvenile said he sat down at the bench at the intersection of Northeast 41st Street and Andalusia Boulevard when a black SUV driving south on Andalusia pulled up next to him with two men inside. According to initial reports, one of the men lunged at the child, who said he then got on his bicycle and rode back home. Fatal stabbing fate: Pair sentenced to life for Fort Myers fatal nightclub stabbing Authorities said the boy described the men as white or Hispanic and around 30 years old. The minor said the driver was wearing a graphic T-shirt and the passenger was wearing a puffy black jacket and ripped jeans. They were in a black SUV with possible front-end damage. According to police, its Violent Crimes Unit began to investigate that morning. Police on May 12 stated they believe an incident occurred, but not an attempted abduction. According to police, their conversations with the child's family led them to believe the child may have ridden his bicycle in the path of a vehicle, and the driver may have confronted the child for doing that. Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@ or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Cape Coral Police rule out attempted kidnapping in May 7 probe
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Fort Myers man accused of violently killing, burying kitten
A Fort Myers man faces animal cruelty charges after authorities say he violently threw a kitten to the ground, killing the feline. Alfonso Alexander Perez Nas, 24, faces one count of aggravated animal cruelty. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Perez Nas buried the kitten in the backyard. Have you seen him? Fort Myers Police search for murder suspect whose criminal history spans nearly 40 years Just before 6:30 p.m. May 10, sheriff's deputies responded to the 400 block of Figueroa Avenue regarding a report of animal abuse. Authorities spoke with several witnesses, who explained they watched Perez Nas drink alcohol and violently throw the kitten. According to the sheriff's office, the kitten cried and died on impact. Authorities said Perez Nas then held the kitten to the sky and said he was going to put on some music and kill more cats. A graphic video shared by the sheriff's office to their Facebook page appears to show Perez Nas holding the kitten by its neck with his left hand while he holds a shovel in his right hand. After authorities received approval for a search warrant, they exhumed the kitten from the backyard. Perez Nas' arraignment is June 9. Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@ or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers man accused of killing, burying kitten
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Fort Myers man accused of violently killing, burying kitten
A Fort Myers man faces animal cruelty charges after authorities say he violently threw a kitten to the ground, killing the feline. Alfonso Alexander Perez Nas, 24, faces one count of aggravated animal cruelty. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Perez Nas buried the kitten in the backyard. Have you seen him? Fort Myers Police search for murder suspect whose criminal history spans nearly 40 years Just before 6:30 p.m. May 10, sheriff's deputies responded to the 400 block of Figueroa Avenue regarding a report of animal abuse. Authorities spoke with several witnesses, who explained they watched Perez Nas drink alcohol and violently throw the kitten. According to the sheriff's office, the kitten cried and died on impact. Authorities said Perez Nas then held the kitten to the sky and said he was going to put on some music and kill more cats. A graphic video shared by the sheriff's office to their Facebook page appears to show Perez Nas holding the kitten by its neck with his left hand while he holds a shovel in his right hand. After authorities received approval for a search warrant, they exhumed the kitten from the backyard. Perez Nas' arraignment is June 9. Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@ or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers man accused of killing, burying kitten
