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Fort Myers shooting victim dies from injuries

Posted at 11:05 AM, Mar 08, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-08 11:05:33-05

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A drive-by shooting in Fort Myers is now being considered a murder investigation after the victim has died from his injuries.

The shooting happened around 10:00 am Monday outside a home on Parkway Street.

When police arrived, they reportedly found 30-year-old Jamorris Byrd lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. He was eventually rushed to the hospital, where he later died.

Police say the suspect in this case may have been driving a silver SUV, possibly a Ford Excursion or Explorer.

If you have any information about this case, you're urged to call Fort Myers Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.