FORT MYERS, Fla. — State Attorney Amira Fox announced Wednesday that Yanko Romero has been indicted for first-degree murder and additional charges in connection with a June 8 shooting.
Fox 4's Eric Lovelace Reports on the Murder Indictments:
Romero faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and other charges.
"This case had an active shooter situation and had an expansive crime scene," Fox said.
Romero is also facing separate charges for allegedly assaulting another inmate while in custody.
Fort Myers Police Chief Jason Fields described the incident as deeply impactful to the community.
"This was a senseless act of violence that left a lasting impact on the victim's loved ones and our community," Fields said.
In the same news conference, Fox revealed another man has been indicted for a 2021 murder.
In a separate case, Ryan Cole was indicted for the kidnapping, murder, and rape of a Fort Myers woman that occurred in July 2021.
"This was an extremely, extraordinary violent crime," Fox said.
According to Fox, the crime took place over several days. Fort Myers police detectives worked for years to track down electronic evidence that led to the indictment.
Cole is also connected to another murder in St. Louis.
